How long did you flounder around before you asked for help?
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Flounder
/ˈflaʊndɚ/
Synonyms for "flounder" (167 found)
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More than 250 fish species use the Chesapeake Bay and tributaries for some portion of their life cycles, including American and hickory shad, river herring, striped bass, eel, weakfish, bluefish, flounder, oysters, and blue crabs. More than 300 migratory bird species can also be found in the watershed.
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An adult flounder has both eyes on the same side of its face.
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A flounder is a fish that spends its adult life on the sea bed.
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