How to pronounce“flail”in English
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Definitions of “flail”
A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick (swipple or swingle) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
“When in one night, ere glimpse of morn, His shadowy flail hath threshed the corn That ten day-labourers could not end;”
A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.
To beat using a flail or similar implement.
To wave or swing vigorously
“Tangling with Ziv, Cameron caught him with a flailing elbow, causing the Israeli defender to go down a little easily. However, the referee was in no doubt, much to the displeasure of the home fans.”
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