"Flails" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Flails" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

Flails

"Flails" Meaning

To flail means to wave or thrash about wildly and uncontrollably, often in a confusing or chaotic manner. It can also refer to a sudden and uncontrolled movement of the arms or legs, as if one is struggling or in distress.

"Flails" Examples

Verb: flails

Examples:

The firefighter flailed his arms to try and keep his balance while climbing down the ladder.
Stop flailing about and focus on solving the problem. You're not getting anywhere.
The toddler flailed his little legs, trying to kick the ball he had just kicked away.
The pug's tail flailed wildly as it chased after the squeaky toy.
The angry customer flailed at the poor employee, complaining about the poor service.

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Flagship

Flagstaff

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Flagstones

Flagstones are flat stones, typically made of slate, granite, or sandstone, used as paving material, often laid together to form a surface, such as a floor or path, indoors or outdoors.

Flagyl

Flail

Flailed

Flailed is the past tense of the verb "flail". It means to move the arms wildly or thrash about, often in a helpless or desperate manner. For example: "The pilot struggled to regain control of the plane and his arms flailed wildly as he tried to lift it out of the spin."

Flailing

Flair

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Flak

Flak refers to anti-aircraft fire or a barrage of gunfire aimed at shooting down aircraft. It can also be used figuratively to describe a harsh criticism or intense criticism that is reminiscent of a barrage of gunfire. For example, "The journalist received a lot of flak from the public for his negative review of the new movie."