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flounder

1. floun.der \'flau.n-d*r\ n or flounder or flounders [ME, of Scand origin; 
   akin to ON flythra flounder, flatr flat] pl  : FLATFISH; esp : one of 
   either of two families (Pleuronecti dae and Bothidae) that include 
   important marine food fishes
2. flounder \-d(*-)rin\ vi or floun.der.ing [prob. alter. of founder] 1: to 
   struggle to move or obtain footing  2: to proceed clumsily