HyperDic: flounder

English > 4 senses of the word flounder:
NOUNfoodflounderflesh of any of various American and European flatfish
animalflounderany of various European and non-European marine flatfish
VERBmotionflounder, staggerwalk with great difficulty
socialflounderbehave awkwardly
flounder > pronunciation
Soundsflaw'nder
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English > flounder: 4 senses > noun 1, food
Meaningflesh of any of various American and European flatfish.
Narrowerlemon sole, winter flounderflesh of American flounder
plaiceflesh of large European flatfish
sand dabThe lean flesh of a small flounder from the Pacific coast of North America
turbotflesh of a large European flatfish
yellowtail flounderflesh of American flounder having a yellowish tail
BroaderflatfishSweet lean whitish flesh of any of numerous thin-bodied fish
Spanishplatija, rodaballo, solla
Catalancapellà, palaia, pedaç, pelaia, rèmol
English > flounder: 4 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningAny of various European and non-European marine flatfish.
BroaderflatfishAny of several families of fishes having flattened bodies that swim along the sea floor on one side of the body with both eyes on the upper side
English > flounder: 4 senses > verb 1, motion
Meaningwalk with great difficulty.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymstagger
BroaderwalkUse one's feet to advance
Spanishforcejear
English > flounder: 4 senses > verb 2, social
MeaningBehave awkwardly; have difficulties.
PatternSomebody ----s
Example"She is floundering in college"
Broaderfight, strugglemake a strenuous or labored effort
Spanishforcejear

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