Synonyms for
Flap
Definition
to move up and down or back and forth quickly; a piece of material attached at one edge and used to cover or close an opening
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Common collocations
- flap of wings
- flap of an ear
- flap of a sail
- flap of fabric
- flap of skin
- flap of a hand
- flap of a tail
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'flap' often describes the movement of wings or loose material. As a noun, it can refer to a piece of material attached along one edge or a state of agitation.
Example sentences
- The bird's wings flap as it flies.
- The flag on the pole flaps in the wind.
- The curtains flap in the breeze.
- The rabbit's ears flap when it runs.
- The butterfly flaps its wings to fly.
Quotes
You can't flap your ears like a bird to show your pleasure. - Merle Shain
When you're young, your whole life is about the pursuit of fun. Then, you grow up and learn to be cautious. You could break a bone or a heart. You look before you leap and sometimes you don't leap at all because there's not always someone there to catch you. And in life, there is no safety net. When did it stop being fun and start being scary? - Carrie Bradshaw
You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen. - Paulo Coelho