Associations to the word «Flounder»

Wiktionary

FLOUNDER, noun. A European species of flatfish having dull brown colouring with reddish-brown blotches; fluke, European flounder, Platichthys flesus.
FLOUNDER, noun. (North America) Any of various flatfish of the family Pleuronectidae or Bothidae.
FLOUNDER, noun. A bootmaker's tool for crimping boot fronts.
FLOUNDER, verb. (intransitive) To flop around as a fish out of water.
FLOUNDER, verb. (intransitive) To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.
FLOUNDER, verb. (intransitive) To act clumsily or confused; to struggle or be flustered.

Dictionary definition

FLOUNDER, noun. Flesh of any of various American and European flatfish.
FLOUNDER, noun. Any of various European and non-European marine flatfish.
FLOUNDER, verb. Walk with great difficulty; "He staggered along in the heavy snow".
FLOUNDER, verb. Behave awkwardly; have difficulties; "She is floundering in college".

Wise words

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