flail

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /fleɪl/

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Noun

Singular flail

Plural flails

An example of a grain flail (sense 1)

a flail (sense 2)

1. (countable) A flail is a tool used for threshing. It is made up of a long handle with a shorter stick.
2. (countable) A flail is a weapon that has a striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint.

Verb

Plain form flail

Third-person singular flails

Past tense flailed

Past participle flailed

Present participle flailing

1. (transitive) If you flail a person, you beat them using a flail (sense 2).
2. (transitive) If you flail, you wave or swing vigorously.