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flap meaning and definition

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FLAP noun

Definition of flap (noun)

  1. any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
    • "he wrote on the flap of the envelope"
  2. an excited state of agitation
  3. the motion made by flapping up and down
  4. a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
  5. a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag

FLAP verb

Definition of flap (verb)

  1. move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
    • "The curtains undulated"; "the waves rolled towards the beach"
    • synonyms: roll, undulate, wave
  2. move noisily
    • "flags flapped in the strong wind"
  3. move with a thrashing motion
    • "The bird flapped its wings"; "The eagle beat its wings and soared high into the sky"
    • synonyms: beat
  4. move with a flapping motion
    • "The bird's wings were flapping"
    • synonyms: beat
  5. make a fuss; be agitated
  6. pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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