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Meaning of flailing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

flailing

Pronunciation:/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To beat using a flail or similar implement.

  2. To wave or swing vigorously

    Synonyms:thrash

  3. To thresh.

  4. To move like a flail.

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

noun

Definitions

  1. A flailing action or motion.

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

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/flailhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/flailing

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