FLAILS

/fleษชlz/
9
Scrabble
11
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Definition

/fleษชlz/
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.
    “He was flailing wildly, but didn't land a blow.”

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