Definition of Flounder

1. Noun. Flesh of any of various American and European flatfish.

Generic synonyms: 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"
Exact synonyms: Stagger
Generic synonyms: Walk
Derivative terms: Stagger

3. Noun. Any of various European and non-European marine flatfish.
Generic synonyms: Flatfish

4. Verb. Behave awkwardly; have difficulties. "She is floundering in college"
Generic synonyms: Fight, Struggle

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

1. 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. 1. A flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae, of many species. The common English flounder is Pleuronectes flesus. There are several common American species used as food; as the smooth flounder (P. Glabra); the rough or winter flounder (P. Americanus); the summer flounder, or plaice (Paralichthys dentatus), Atlantic coast; and the starry flounder (Pleuronectes stellatus). 2. A tool used in crimping boot fronts. Origin: Cf. Sw. Flundra; akin to Dan. Flynder, Icel. Flyra, G. Flunder, and perh. To E. Flounder, v.i. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flounder

flotes
flotilla
flotillas
flotsam
flotsams
flounce
flounce
flounced
flounces
flouncier
flounciest
flouncing
flouncings
flouncy
flounder (current term)
flounder (current term)
floundered
floundering
flounders
flour
floured
Flourens
Flourens' theory
flourier
flouriest
flouring
flourish
flourish
flourished
flourisher

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