flail in Catalan

flail in Catalan is flagell, batolles — flail means an old farming tool with a short swinging stick attached to a handle, used to beat grain loose from its husks.

flail in Catalan

flagell

noun

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.

batolles

noun

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.

What does "flail" mean?

noun An old farming tool with a short swinging stick attached to a handle, used to beat grain loose from its husks.
"Before machines, farmers used a flail to thresh wheat by hand."
noun A weapon with a heavy striking head joined to the handle by a chain or flexible link.
"The knight in the painting carries a spiked flail."
verb To wave or swing about wildly and without control.
"He flailed his arms as he slipped on the ice."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

flail in a sentence

Before machines, farmers used a flail to thresh wheat by hand.
The knight in the painting carries a spiked flail.
He flailed his arms as he slipped on the ice.
The swimmer flailed helplessly against the current.

Similar words in Catalan

thresh

Common Catalan translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "flail" in Catalan?

"flail" in Catalan is flagell, batolles. flail means: An old farming tool with a short swinging stick attached to a handle, used to beat grain loose from its husks.

How do you use "flail" in a sentence?

Example: "Before machines, farmers used a flail to thresh wheat by hand." In Catalan, "flail" is flagell, batolles.

Are there other ways to say "flail" in Catalan?

Yes — Catalan has 2 translations listed for "flail": flagell, batolles.

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