Flail ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Flail ( verb )

1. To move wildly or energetically.
2. To strike repeatedly.
3. To make a futile or ineffective effort.

Origin:

Middle english flailen, from old english flægel, from proto-germanic *flailaz, from proto-indo-european *pleh₂- ("to strike, to hit").

Examples:

1. The wind was flailing the branches of the trees.
2. She flailed her arms in the water, trying to stay afloat.
3. He flailed his sword wildly, trying to defend himself.
4. The company's attempts to compete in the market were flailing.
5. The candidate's campaign was flailing in the polls.

(As a noun)

Flail ( noun )

1. To move wildly or energetically.
2. To strike repeatedly.
3. To make a futile or ineffective effort.

Origin:

Middle english flailen, from old english flægel, from proto-germanic *flailaz, from proto-indo-european *pleh₂- ("to strike, to hit").

Examples:

1. The wind was flailing the branches of the trees.
2. She flailed her arms in the water, trying to stay afloat.
3. He flailed his sword wildly, trying to defend himself.
4. The company's attempts to compete in the market were flailing.
5. The candidate's campaign was flailing in the polls.