Flails

/fleɪlz/ noun verb

A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.

What it means

  1. (noun) A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
  2. (noun) A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.
  3. (verb) To beat using a flail or similar implement.
  4. (verb) To wave or swing vigorously
  5. (verb) To thresh.
  6. (verb) To move like a flail. “He was flailing wildly, but didn't land a blow.”

Letter analysis

  • Flails contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 5 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Flails mean?

A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle with a shorter stick attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.

How many letters are in Flails?

Flails has 6 letters.

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