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flailing

/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To beat using a flail or similar implement.
  2. To wave or swing vigorously
  3. To thresh.
  4. To move like a flail.
  5. A flailing action or motion.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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