flounder

Noun
  1. Flesh of any of various American and European flatfish (synset 107806577)
    is a type of: flatfish - sweet lean whitish flesh of any of numerous thin-bodied fish; usually served as thin fillets
    subtypes:
    • yellowtail flounder - flesh of American flounder having a yellowish tail
    • plaice - flesh of large European flatfish
    • turbot - flesh of a large European flatfish
    • sand dab - the lean flesh of a small flounder from the Pacific coast of North America
    • lemon sole, winter flounder - flesh of American flounder; important in the winter
  2. Any of various European and non-European marine flatfish (synset 102660324)
    is a type of: flatfish - any 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
Verb
  1. Walk with great difficulty (synset 201929123)
    "He staggered along in the heavy snow"
    is a type of: walk - use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
    same as: stagger
  2. Behave awkwardly;
    Have difficulties (synset 202412762)
    "She is floundering in college"
    is a type of: fight, struggle - make a strenuous or labored effort

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