Lexic.us

Definition of Flounder

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

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

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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