Definition of Flailing

to move uncontrollably in the air

Examples of Flailing in a sentence

Her flailing sign flapped in the heavy wind since it was only secured to the post with two staples.  🔊

The flooding river swirled the girl around as her flailing arms were signaling for a rescue.  🔊

Noticing the flailing leaves on the trees and the darkening sky, I realized that a storm was approaching.  🔊

Once I wore the oversized shirt, the flailing sleeves fluttered against my side as I briskly walked down the hallway.  🔊

Since there was nothing to hold down the flailing newspaper to the table, Karen grabbed it before it blew away.  🔊

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