5 letter words starting with FLA

Flail

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

• Verb: to wave or swing arms or legs uncontrollably, often due to injury or excitement.
• Noun: a threshing tool consisting of a long handle with a free-swinging stick or bar attached to it, used for beating grain to separate the grain from the straw.

Pronunciations:

• US: /fleɪl/
• UK: /fleɪl/

Origin and Usage:

The word "flail" originated from the Old English word "flegil" meaning "to whip or flog." The noun form of the word refers to a tool used for threshing, which was commonly used in medieval times. The verb form of the word refers to the motion of waving or swinging uncontrollably, which is often associated with injury or excitement.

Synonyms:

• Thrash
• Swing
• Wave
• Beat

Related Words:

• Flair
• Final
• Fable
• Flake
• Flood

Example Sentences:

• He flailed his arms wildly in an attempt to keep his balance.
• The farmer used a flail to separate the grain from the straw.
• The injured player flailed on the ground in pain.
• The child flailed his arms in excitement when he saw the ice cream truck.

Flats

Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)

Definitions:

• A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building; an apartment (UK: flat)
• Low-heeled shoes that cover the foot but not the ankle (UK: ballet pumps)
• A shallow area of water in a river or stream

Pronunciations:

• US: /flæts/
• UK: /flæts/

Origin and Usage:

The word "flats" originated from the Middle English word "flatte," meaning "a floor or level surface." It has been used to refer to a set of rooms for living in since the 19th century. The term "ballet pumps" is used in the UK to refer to the low-heeled shoes, while "flats" is used to refer to the living quarters. The term "flats" is also used to describe a shallow area of water in a river or stream.

Synonyms:

• Apartment
• Unit
• Studio
• Shoes
• Ballet pumps

Related Words:

• Float
• Falls
• Flake
• Flame
• Flask

Example Sentences:

• The young couple moved into a flat in the city after getting married.
• She wore a simple black dress with matching flats to the party.
• The children played in the flats of the river, catching minnows and tadpoles.

Flash 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb, adjective

2. Definitions:

• (n) a sudden bright light, often caused by electricity
• (n) a short period of time
• (v) to shine suddenly and brightly
• (v) to move or appear suddenly
• (adj) done quickly and without much thought or preparation

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /flæʃ/
• UK: /flaʃ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "flash" originated from the Old Norse word "flaska," meaning "to splash." It has been used in the English language since the 16th century. The noun form of "flash" has been used to describe a sudden bright light since the 17th century. The verb form has been used to describe sudden movement or appearance since the 16th century. In modern usage, "flash" is often used to describe a brief period of time or a quick action.

5. Synonyms:

• glint
• sparkle
• twinkle
• blink
• flare

6. Related Words:

• glare
• smash
• crash
• slash
• plash

7. Example Sentences:

• The lightning created a bright flash of light.
• He took a quick flash of the photo and put the camera away.
• The car flashed past the finish line.
• She had a flash of inspiration and quickly wrote down her idea.
• The party was a flash in the pan and was over before anyone

Flaps

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: The movable parts on the trailing edge of an airplane wing that can be lowered to increase lift or drag.
• Verb: To wave or flutter rapidly or noisily.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /flæps/
• UK: /flæps/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "flaps" originated in the mid-17th century, from the Dutch word "flappen" which means to clap or slap. In aviation, "flaps" refer to the movable parts on the trailing edge of an airplane wing that can be lowered to increase lift or drag. The verb form of "flaps" is used to describe the rapid or noisy waving or fluttering of something, such as a flag or a birds wings.

5. Synonyms:

• Noun: Ailerons, spoilers, slats
• Verb: Flutter, wave, wag

6. Related Words:

• Flags
• Clasp
• Plays
• Craps
• Strap

7. Example Sentences:

• The pilot lowered the flaps to increase lift.
• The bird flapped its wings and flew away.

Flans

1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definition: A type of dessert made of sweetened custard with a caramel topping.
3. Pronunciations: US: /flænz/, UK: /flɑːnz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "flan" comes from the Old French word "flaon", which means "cake". Flans are a popular dessert in many countries, including Spain, Mexico, and France. They are often served cold and can be made with various flavors, such as vanilla, chocolate, or coconut.
5. Synonyms: Custard tart, caramel custard, crème caramel
6. Related Words: Cakes, tarts, pies, sweets, pasty
7. Example Sentences:
   • She made a delicious flan for dessert.
   • He ordered a flan and a cup of coffee.
   • The restaurants flan was the perfect end to the meal.