flail Synonyms
flail Meaning
flail (n)
an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
flail (v)
give a thrashing to; beat hard
move like a flail; thresh about
flail (n.)
An instrument for threshing or beating grain from the ear by hand, consisting of a wooden staff or handle, at the end of which a stouter and shorter pole or club, called a swipe, is so hung as to swing freely.
An ancient military weapon, like the common flail, often having the striking part armed with rows of spikes, or loaded.
flail Sentence Examples
- The angry toddler flailed her arms and legs in protest.
- The drowning swimmer flailed desperately, trying to stay afloat.
- The wounded animal flailed its tail in pain.
- The wind flailed the branches of the trees, creating a deafening roar.
- The jester flailed his arms wildly, making the crowd laugh.
- The injured cyclist flailed to regain control of his bike.
- The dancer flailed her limbs gracefully, captivating the audience.
- The conductor flailed his baton, leading the orchestra through a complex symphony.
- The inventor flailed his arms in frustration, trying to fix the broken machine.
- The boxer flailed his fists wildly, trying to knockout his opponent.
FAQs About the word flail
an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing, give a thrashing to; beat hard, move like a flail; thresh abo
flutter, flap, flick,whip, wave, smack, beat, flop, sway, swing
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The angry toddler flailed her arms and legs in protest.
The drowning swimmer flailed desperately, trying to stay afloat.
The wounded animal flailed its tail in pain.
The wind flailed the branches of the trees, creating a deafening roar.
