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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

flail

/fleɪl/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does flail mean?

verb, noun

To wave or move the arms wildly, typically in a state of panic or distress. A tool with a long handle and a flat or flanged head, used for threshing grain or beating crops.

Example

"She flailed her arms to stay afloat in the water."

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