Definition of "flails" []

• Plural form of flail. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flail. (verb)

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• "The flails were the simplest of instruments, and were always seen with the same accompaniment -- the interior of a barn."
• "Every individual composing that mob carried some weapon calculated for defence, such as flails, scythes, sickles, bludgeons, &., and this mode of arming caused them to wear a most formidable appearance; while the passion that superstition had called up was strongly depicted in their inflamed features."
• "Whips: May also be called flails, floggers, and cat o’ nines."