flail
- 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.
- Noun. A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.
- Verb. To beat using a flail or similar implement.
- Verb. To wave or swing vigorously.
- Verb. To thresh.
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