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flounder

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1. flounder - Noun

2. flounder - Verb

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A flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, of many species.

A tool used in crimping boot fronts.

To fling the limbs and body, as in making efforts to move; to struggle, as a horse in the mire, or as a fish on land; to roll, toss, and tumble; to flounce.

The act of floundering.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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He staggered along in the heavy snow Source: Internet

She is floundering in college Source: Internet

Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said Poochies Pride had a three-man limit of flounder on Saturday. Source: Internet

As juveniles, they fall victim to a wide variety of oceanic predators, including striped bass, larger bluefish, fluke (summer flounder), weakfish, tuna, sharks, rays, and dolphins. Source: Internet

Amanda, at Lewes Harbour Marina, said she saw lots of flounder on the cleaning table. Source: Internet

A self-aware person will act completely within his capabilities to his pinnacle, while an ignorant person will flounder and encounter difficulty. Source: Internet

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