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flailing

/ˈfleɪlɪŋ/

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verb

Battre, frapper

To beat using a flail or similar implement.

Examples :

"The farmer was flailing the wheat to separate the grains from the stalks. "

Le fermier battait le blé pour séparer les grains des tiges.

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verb

S'agiter, s'ébattre

To wave or swing vigorously

Examples :

"The child flailed his arms as he tried to catch the runaway balloon. "

L'enfant agitait les bras en essayant d'attraper le ballon qui s'échappait.

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verb

Battre, frapper

Examples :

"The toddler, upset at not getting a cookie, was flailing his arms and legs on the floor. "

Le jeune enfant, contrarié de ne pas avoir de cookie, agitait ses bras et ses jambes sur le sol.

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verb

S'agiter, se débattre

To move like a flail.

Examples :

"The child was flailing his arms and legs in the swimming pool, trying to stay afloat. "

L'enfant s'agitait des bras et des jambes dans la piscine, essayant de rester à flot.

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noun

Agitation, mouvement désordonné

A flailing action or motion.

Examples :

"The toddler's flailing as he tried to grab the balloon made it difficult for his mom to put on his jacket. "

L'agitation du tout-petit alors qu'il essayait d'attraper le ballon a rendu difficile pour sa mère de lui mettre sa veste.