Meaning of thrash about

1. The fish thrashed about wildly on the end of the line before finally being reeled in.
2. The toddler thrashed about in his high chair, making a mess with his food.
3. The injured bird thrashed about on the ground, unable to fly away.
4. The trapped animal thrashed about in a desperate attempt to escape.
5. The dancer thrashed about on stage, her movements wild and erratic.
6. The patient thrashed about in pain as the doctor tried to administer treatment.
7. The wrestler thrashed about, trying to break free from his opponent's hold.
8. The trapped hiker thrashed about in the water, trying to stay afloat.
9. The drunk man thrashed about in the street, causing a scene.
10. The actor on stage thrashed about dramatically, portraying a character in distress.