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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

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Faunamorphs & Floramorphs

A Lexicon Drawn from the Natural World

Like a beached whale

Home The Lexicon Like a beached whale

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Like a beached whale

Definition

Stuck or helpless, often describing a person in difficulty.

Language

English

Type

Faunamorph

Subcategory

Swimmies and Other Aquatic Life

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