flounder Synonyms
flounder Meaning
flounder (n)
flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
any of various European and non-European marine flatfish
flounder (v)
walk with great difficulty
behave awkwardly; have difficulties
flounder (n.)
A flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, of many species.
A tool used in crimping boot fronts.
The act of floundering.
flounder (v. i.)
To fling the limbs and body, as in making efforts to move; to struggle, as a horse in the mire, or as a fish on land; to roll, toss, and tumble; to flounce.
flounder Sentence Examples
- The fish floundered in the shallow waters, unable to regain its balance.
- In the face of adversity, the company's finances began to flounder.
- The politician's career floundered after a series of scandals came to light.
- The flounder's flat, oval body made it difficult to spot amidst the seaweed.
- The swimmer floundered in the strong currents, struggling to stay afloat.
- The flounder's eyes protrude from its body, giving it a distinctive appearance.
- The flounder is a bottom-dwelling fish that often lies camouflaged in the sand or mud.
- The flounder's diet consists primarily of small fish and crustaceans.
- The flounder is an important commercial fish, prized for its delicate flavor and flaky texture.
- The flounder's unique body shape allows it to swim and hunt effectively in a variety of habitats.
FAQs About the word flounder
flesh of any of various American and European flatfish, any of various European and non-European marine flatfish, walk with great difficulty, behave awkwardly;
struggle,stumble, fumble, shuffle, falter,limp, trudge, blunder, plod, lurch
fly, fly, sail, coast, sail, glide, glide,coast, zip,zip
The fish floundered in the shallow waters, unable to regain its balance.
In the face of adversity, the company's finances began to flounder.
The politician's career floundered after a series of scandals came to light.
The flounder's flat, oval body made it difficult to spot amidst the seaweed.
