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'flap' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'flap' with 2 example sentences.


flap noun

: any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely

: an excited state of agitation

: the motion made by flapping up and down

: 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

flap verb

: move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

: to flutter noisily when moved by the wind

: move with a thrashing motion

: move with a flapping motion

: make a fuss; be agitated

: pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds


  • Birds flap their wings to fly.
  • Flap your wings or die.
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