Flailing

verb

/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 0.4

Definitions

1.verbTo beat using a flail or similar implement.

2.verbTo wave or swing vigorously

3.verbTo thresh.

4.verbTo move like a flail.

"He was flailing wildly, but didn't land a blow."

5.nounA flailing action or motion.

"The drowning man's flailings soon attracted the lifeguard's attention."

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