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Rareflail
The correct spelling is flail.
How to pronounce flail
/fleɪl/
nounIPA: /fleɪl/
Say it like: Fla-yl
The correct spelling is flail. A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material. For example: "He was flailing wildly, but didn't land a blow."
Usage Examples
“He was flailing wildly, but didn't land a blow.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
- 2.A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.
verb
- 1.To beat using a flail or similar implement.
- 2.To wave or swing vigorously
- 3.To thresh.
- 4.To move like a flail.
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