Meaning of the word flail in English

What does flail mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

flail

US /fleɪl/
UK /fleɪl/

Verb

1.

(especially of arms and legs) to move energetically in an uncontrolled way:

Example:
A wasp came toward us and Howard started flailing his arms around.

Noun

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