Flails example sentences

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"Flails" Example Sentences


1. The child flails his arms wildly as he throws his tantrum.
2. The wrestler flails his legs, trying to escape the chokehold.
3. The fish flails on the boat deck as it gasps for water.
4. The scarecrow flails its arms in the wind.
5. The woman in the rapid river flails her arms, struggling to stay afloat.
6. The spider monkey flails from tree to tree with ease.
7. The victim flailed helplessly as the waves crashed over him.
8. The drowning swimmer flailed his arms desperately, crying for help.
9. The balloon rises out of reach as the toddler flails his arms and cries.
10. The tentacle monster flails its limbs, knocking over the shelves.
11. The pirate swings his flail in wide circles, trying to hit his opponents.
12. The knight's horse rears as he flails his spiked flail above his head.
13. The man desperately flails his arms as he struggles to resurface after falling in the freezing river.
14. The cat swats and flails at the laser light dot on the wall.
15. The fight between the two drunken men quickly devolved into flailing arms and tangled limbs.
16. The protesters flailed their signs and banners at the passing motorcade.
17. The wings of the injured bird flail uselessly as it tries to take flight.
18. The boys flail wildly as they splash in the pool on a hot summer day.
19. The mental patient flails at imaginary enemies that only he can see.
20. The mob flails at the convicted criminal as he is led to the gallows.
21. The trapped rodent flails its tiny limbs, desperately trying to escape the cage.
22. The crazy homeless man flails his arms and shouts at passersby on the sidewalk.
23. As the boat capsizes, its passengers flail in the choppy waters.
24. The army veteran with PTSD often flails in his sleep, fighting imaginary enemies.
25. The flag in the strong wind flails back and forth at random.
26. The drowning woman flails her arms and screams for help before slipping beneath the water's surface.
27. The tiny branch in the hurricane flails wildly as it is battered by winds and rain.
28. The actor flails about onstage, dramatically depicting the character's emotional breakdown.
29. The ragdoll limbs of the broken toy flail uselessly from their sockets.
30. The windmills' giant spinning blades flail lazily in the gentle breeze.
31. The demons flail their mighty flails upon the heroes in an attempt to slay them.
32. The blacksmith's hammer flails against the red-hot steel, shaping it into a sword blade.
33. The bull flails its massive horns in an effort to gore the toreador.
34. The bird feeds its young by flailing about, dropping food from its beak into the nest.
35. The grass flails around in the stiff wind blowing across the field.
36. With his flail, the knight easily dismounts his opponent from horseback.
37. The tree limbs flail about dangerously in the hurricane-force winds.
38. The press of onlookers flails to capture a photo of the celebrity on the red carpet.
39. The underwater plants flail about listlessly in the currents.
40. With relentless blows, the executioner's flail breaks the criminal's bones one by one.
41. The swamp creature flails from the bog, reaching out its clawlike hand.
42. The flags flail wildly in the blustery coastal weather.
43. The mannequins flail crooked limbs against one another in the new fashion display.
44. The severed hand flails, still struggling to grasp onto something.
45. The madman flails his machete at imaginary targets.
46. The dying fish flails on the dry wooden deck, struggling for watery salvation.
47. The injured bird flails its broken wings helplessly at its side.
48. The old woman's arthritis-ravaged hands flail uselessly on her lap.
49. The severed head continues to flail about, mouth open in a silent scream.
50. The old boat's rotting timbers flail listlessly against the rotted pier.
51. The tentacles of the water creature flail dangerously from the depths.
52. The blind bat flails by echolocation as it searches for its next meal.
53. The protesters flail their signs and placards, demanding political change.
54. The shark's tail fin flails above the ocean surface as it hunts below.
55. The chef flails the knife as he expertly cuts up the chicken.
56. The mutilated body continues to flail as the brain stem is still active.
57. The suit of armor motions its flails menacingly toward potential challengers.
58. The bunch of bananas flails in the strong winds, peeling as it spins.
59. The prisoner flails against his chains, desperate for release.
60. The inflatable paddle floats flail ineffectually in the crashing surf.

Common Phases


1. Flail about - move one's limbs in an uncoordinated, violent manner
2. Flail at - hit or strike at randomly or desperately
3. Flailing arms - uncontrolled, clumsy movements of the arms
4. Flailing limbs - uncontrolled, spasmodic movements of the limbs or appendages
5. Flail in vain - make futile, unavailing efforts
6. Wildly flailing - flailing in an unrestrained and uncontrollable manner
7. Helplessly flailing- flailing without the ability to help or aid oneself
8. Desperately flailing - flailing in an urgent, hopeless attempt
9. Clumsily flailing - flailing in an awkward, inept manner
10. Uselessly flailing - flailing but accomplishing nothing of value

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