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FLAILS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Flails.

Flails - as a noun

An implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing

Flails - as a verb

Give a thrashing to; beat hard

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lamthrashthresh

Move like a flail; thresh about

Example: "Her arms were flailing"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
thresh

Example Sentences

"She flails her arms in frustration."
"The toddler flails his legs while having a tantrum."
"The injured swimmer flails in the water, unable to reach the shore."
"The bird flails its wings, trying to escape from the cage."
"The boxer flails wildly, hoping to land a punch."
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Word Game Points

Is FLAILS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flails is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLAILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is FLAILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flails is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLAILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is FLAILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flails is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLAILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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