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Definition of Flounder
1. Noun. Flesh of any of various American and European flatfish.
Specialized synonyms: Yellowtail Flounder, Plaice, Turbot, Sand Dab, Lemon Sole, Winter Flounder
2. Verb. Walk with great difficulty. "The children flounder to the playground"; "He staggered along in the heavy snow"
3. Noun. Any of various European and non-European marine flatfish.
4. Verb. Behave awkwardly; have difficulties. "She is floundering in college"
Definition of Flounder
1. n. A flatfish of the family Pleuronectidæ, of many species.
2. v. i. 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.
3. n. The act of floundering.
Definition of Flounder
1. to struggle clumsily [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Flounder
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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. "They have floundered on from blunder to blunder." (Sir W. Hamilton)
Origin: Cf. D. Flodderen to flap, splash through mire, E. Flounce, v.i, and flounder the fish.
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