flail

Noun
  1. An implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end;
    Used in manual threshing (synset 103361125)
    is a type of: implement - instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
Verb
  1. Give a thrashing to;
    Beat hard (synset 201418847)
    is a type of: beat, beat up, work over - give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
    same as: lam, thrash, thresh
    verb group: bat, clobber, cream, drub, lick, thrash - beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
  2. Move like a flail;
    Thresh about (synset 202098198)
    "Her arms were flailing"
    is a type of: beat, flap - move with a flapping motion
    same as: thresh

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