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flounder

noun verb

Any of various European and non-European marine flatfish

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Word length
8
Starts with
F
Ends with
R
Contains
LO
Scrabble score
12

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noun

  1. Any of various European and non-European marine flatfish

noun

  1. Flesh of any of various American and European flatfish

verb

  1. Walk with great difficulty

    “He staggered along in the heavy snow”

verb

  1. Behave awkwardly; have difficulties

    “She is floundering in college”

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He staggered along in the heavy snow
She is floundering in college

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