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Flounder

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder (Platichthys flesus).
2.NounAny of various flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae or Bothidae.
3.NounA bootmaker's tool for crimping boot fronts.
4.VerbTo act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.
"He gave a good speech, but floundered when audience members asked questions he could not answer well."
5.VerbTo flop around as a fish out of water.
6.VerbTo make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.
"Robert yanked Connie's leg vigorously, causing her to flounder and eventually fall."
7.VerbTo be in serious difficulty.
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