flail

  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.

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