flails

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/fleɪlz/

A form of flail — A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick (swipple or swingle) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.

UncommonScrabble 9

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of flail
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of flail

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