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flap meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of flap at MeaningMonkey.org. flap meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.FLAP noun
Definition of flap (noun)
- any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
- "he wrote on the flap of the envelope"
- an excited state of agitation
- the motion made by flapping up and down
- synonyms: flapping, flutter, fluttering
- a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
- a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
- synonyms: flaps
FLAP verb
Definition of flap (verb)
- move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
- move noisily
- "flags flapped in the strong wind"
- move with a thrashing motion
- "The bird flapped its wings"; "The eagle beat its wings and soared high into the sky"
- synonyms: beat
- move with a flapping motion
- "The bird's wings were flapping"
- synonyms: beat
- make a fuss; be agitated
- pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
Source: Princeton University Wordnet