flailing

[US]/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the present participle of flail; to move or swing wildly; to thresh with a flail; to clear mines with a tank

Phrases & Collocations

flailing arms

flailing about

flailing wildly

flailing limbs

flailing around

flailing fish

flailing motion

flailing legs

flailing for help

flailing in panic

Example Sentences

the child was flailing his arms in excitement.

she was flailing around in the water, trying to stay afloat.

the dancer was flailing gracefully, captivating the audience.

he was flailing his legs while trying to reach the ground.

the puppy was flailing in the air, trying to catch the toy.

during the argument, he was flailing his hands to emphasize his point.

she felt like she was flailing in her career without direction.

the athlete was flailing after a tough fall during the competition.

flailing wildly, the bird tried to escape the net.

he was flailing about, trying to get attention in the crowd.

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