flail
n//fleɪl//morgonstjärna, slaga, pläjel, prägel, präjel, stridsslaga, stridsgissel, fäkta, vifta, tröska
A tool used for threshing, consisting of a long handle (handstock) with a shorter stick (swipple or swingle) attached with a short piece of chain, thong or similar material.
A weapon which has the (usually spherical) striking part attached to the handle with a flexible joint such as a chain.
(transitive) To wave or swing vigorously
(transitive) To thresh.