flail
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[change]- (countable) A flail is a tool used for threshing. It is made up of a long handle with a shorter stick.
- (countable) A flail is a weapon that has a striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint.
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- (transitive) If you flail a person, you beat them using a flail (sense 2).
- (transitive) If you flail, you wave or swing vigorously.