nounπShareA European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder, Platichthys flesus."The chef carefully selected a flounder from the fish market display. "fishanimalfoodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae or Bothidae."The fisherman caught several flounder while out on the boat. "fishanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bootmaker's tool for crimping boot fronts."The cobbler carefully used the flounder to shape the front of the new work boot. "utensilmachineworkitemtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo flop around as a fish out of water."The beetle, flipped onto its back, began to flounder helplessly on the sidewalk. "animalnatureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance."The child floundered in the shallow pool, struggling to stay upright. "actionbodysportanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered."He gave a good speech, but floundered when audience members asked questions he could not answer well."actioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be in serious difficulty."The student floundered during the difficult math exam. "situationbusinesseconomyworkconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
