FLAILING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word FLAILING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FLAILING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Flail

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: fleɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

wave or swing wildly

Short Definition:

wave or swing wildly

Examples:
  • his arms flailed as he sought to maintain his balance
Definition:

beat or flog (someone)

Short Definition:

beat

Examples:
  • he escorted them, flailing their shoulders with his cane

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