Flounder word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "flounder" word

[noun] any of various European and non-European marine flatfish
[noun] flesh of any of various American and European flatfish
[verb] behave awkwardly; have difficulties; "She is floundering in college"
[verb] walk with great difficulty; as in snow or mud

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\Floun"der\, n. [Cf. Sw. flundra; akin to Dan. flynder, Icel. fly?ra, G. flunder, and perh. to E. flounder, v.i.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A flatfish of the family {Pleuronectid[ae]}, of many species. Note: 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. (Bootmaking) A tool used in crimping boot fronts.
\Floun"der\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Floundered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Floundering}.] [Cf. D. flodderen to flap, splash through mire, E. flounce, v.i., and flounder the fish.] 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.
\Floun"der\, n. The act of floundering.

Synonyms for flounder

stagger

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The fun area, different aproach to word »flounder«

Let's analyse "flounder" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: REDNUOLF. Average typing speed for these characters is 2180 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ..-. .-.. --- ..- -. -.. . .-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: flounder: 6 + 3 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: flounder: 6 + 3 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 4 + 5 + 9 = 41, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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