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flap
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- pronunciation:
- flaep
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
flaps, flapping, flapped |
definition 1: |
to swing or wave back and forth with a slapping sound.
The flags flapped in the wind.- similar words:
- wave
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definition 2: |
to move or beat quickly up and down.
The bird flapped its wings. |
related words: |
fly, stream, wave, whip |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a thin or flat piece that is attached only at one edge and hangs loose.
He tied the tent flap open. |
definition 2: |
the act or an instance of flapping.
Its constant flap for hours caused the boat's sail to tear. |
definition 3: |
the sound made by flapping.
The flap of the broken screen kept us awake all night. |
related words: |
peak, tongue, tuck |
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