곡식을 떨 때 쓰는 도구인 도리깨 또는 무기로 쓰이는 철퇴
A tool for threshing grain, or a weapon with a striking head attached to a handle by a flexible cord or chain.
예문:
"The museum displayed a medieval flail used by infantry soldiers."
"Traditional farmers still use a flail to thresh rice by hand."
팔다리를 마구 휘두르거나 제어하지 못하고 움직이다
To move one's limbs in a wild, swinging, or uncontrolled way.
예문:
"He flailed his arms wildly to get the lifeguard's attention."
"The bird flailed its wings against the cage in a panic."
어려운 상황에서 갈피를 못 잡고 허우적거리다
To struggle or flounder ineffectively, especially in a difficult or failing situation.
예문:
"The startup began to flail after losing its primary investor."
"I was flailing in the advanced math class because I missed the basics."
도리깨질을 하듯 대상을 마구 때리거나 채찍질하다
To strike or beat someone or something repeatedly and violently.
예문:
"The rain flailed against the windowpane all night long."
"He flailed the dusty rug with a stick to clean it."