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FLAIL

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Flail.

How to pronounce flail:

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Flail - as a noun

An implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing

Flail - as a verb

Give a thrashing to; beat hard

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lam5thrash12thresh12

Move like a flail; thresh about

Example: "Her arms were flailing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thresh12

Example Sentences

"She flailed her arms wildly to catch the attention of the lifeguard."
"The wounded soldier flailed on the ground, desperately trying to crawl to safety."
"He flailed his legs in the water while learning how to swim."
"The toddler flailed his spoon, sending food flying across the room."
"The panicked horse flailed its hooves, narrowly missing the stable worker."
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Word Game Points

Is FLAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLAIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is FLAIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flail is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is FLAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flail is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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