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Definitions for Flailing
flail·ing
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flailingnoun
A flailing action or motion.
The drowning man's flailings soon attracted the lifeguard's attention.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Flailing in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Flailing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of Flailing in a Sentence
The Saudis have many fine qualities but statecraft and diplomacy is not one of their skills, they are really worried, frenzied and flailing around and it's very dangerous. Right now they are acting in a dangerous and reckless way.
They are really worried, frenzied and flailing around and it's very dangerous. Right now they are acting in a dangerous and reckless way, what they are doing probably alienates Lebanon more from them... (and) strengthens Iranian links, strengthens Hezbollah. Hezbollah is essential to the defense of the country today.
Upwards of 60 % of injuries in mosh pits are to the head -- these can range in severity from a bump or bruise to a traumatic brain injury. And can be the result of flailing arms, getting pushed into another person, or falling to the ground.
What you did today truly hurt someone, and you should be ashamed. you didn’t see that he doesn’t understand that flailing, kicking, and trying to hurl himself backward makes it incredibly difficult, painful, and exhausting to carry him.
Concentration, focus, long-term thinking—those are the qualities that separate a warrior from a mere flailing fighter.”
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