flailing

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/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To beat using a flail or similar implement.
To wave or swing vigorously
To thresh.
To move like a flail.“He was flailing wildly, but didn't land a blow.”

noun

A flailing action or motion.“The drowning man's flailings soon attracted the lifeguard's attention.”

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Synonyms

thrash thrashing moving flinging fling flaring flaying slash writhing plunging slashing hurl going over splashing flagellation matchflare flip

Associated

troglodyte wildly screaming arms movements legs trying floor dance face surface hand

Rhymes

prevailing wailing unveiling trailing unavailing tailing railing sailing veiling impaling

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