flail

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Synonyms: frail, flair, fail, flain, flaim, lail, flaig, fmail

Antonyms: frail, flair, fail, flain, flaim, lail, flaig, fmail

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Noun

1. A [[tool]] used for [[thresh]]ing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick ([[swipple]] or [[swingle]]) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
2. A [[weapon]] which has the (usually [[spherical]]) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a [[chain]].
3. {{lb|en|often plural}} Part of a [[rotating]] device, often used for cutting vegetation.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[beat]] using a flail or similar implement.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[wave]] or [[swing]] vigorously
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[thresh]].
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To move like a flail.

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