flounder

A flounder is a type of flatfish. (noun)

An example of flounder is halibut or turbot served at seafood restaurants.

Flounder means to stumble or struggle to talk or move in a clumsy way. (verb)

An example of flounder is to have trouble speaking without hesitation or losing your train of thought.

See flounder in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

to struggle awkwardly to move, as in deep mud or snow; plunge about in a stumbling manner
to speak or act in an awkward, confused manner, with hesitation and frequent mistakes

noun

the act of floundering

any of two families (Bothidae and Pleuronectidae) of flatfishes, including halibut, plaice, and turbot

See flounder in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(flounˈdər)

intransitive verb floun·dered, floun·der·ing, floun·ders

To make clumsy attempts to move or regain one's balance.
To move or act clumsily and in confusion. See Synonyms at blunder. See Usage Note at founder¹.

noun

The act of floundering.

(flounˈdər)

noun pl. flounder flounder or floun·ders

Any of various marine flatfishes of the families Bothidae and Pleuronectidae, which include important food fishes.

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