plegel — meaning in English
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English meaning
- flail noun An old farming tool with a short swinging stick attached to a handle, used to beat grain loose from its husks.
Senses
plegel is used for these senses in English:
- flail 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.
flail — full definition
- noun An old farming tool with a short swinging stick attached to a handle, used to beat grain loose from its husks.
- noun A weapon with a heavy striking head joined to the handle by a chain or flexible link.
- verb To wave or swing about wildly and without control.