flailed

[US]/fleɪld/
[UK]/fleɪld/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of flail; to thresh with a flail; to move or wave limbs uncontrollably; to clear mines with a mine-clearing tank

Phrases & Collocations

flailed arms

flailed wildly

flailed about

flailed helplessly

flailed legs

flailed in panic

flailed around

flailed with fear

flailed in frustration

flailed for help

Example Sentences

the child flailed his arms in excitement.

she flailed about in the water, trying to stay afloat.

the fish flailed on the deck after being caught.

he flailed his legs as he tried to swim.

during the tantrum, the toddler flailed on the floor.

she flailed her hands to get attention from the crowd.

the dancer flailed gracefully across the stage.

he flailed his arms wildly during the game.

as the storm hit, the flags flailed in the wind.

the puppy flailed around playfully in the grass.

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