Meaning of the word flail in English
What does flail mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
flail
US /fleɪl/
UK /fleɪl/
Verb
1.
to wave or swing wildly
Example:
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The injured bird began to flail its wings desperately.
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He was flailing his arms around, trying to get attention.
2.
to beat or strike with a flail
Example:
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In ancient times, farmers would flail grain to separate it from the husks.
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He used a stick to flail at the tall weeds.
Noun
a threshing tool consisting of a wooden handle with a free-swinging stick attached to its end, used for beating grain
Example:
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The farmer used a traditional flail to separate the wheat from the chaff.
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The museum displayed an old farming flail.