flap
word
/ˈfɫæp/
flap
/flˈæp/
flap
Definition
A flap is a thin, flat part that can move up and down, like an envelope closing piece or a bird’s wing. It also means to move up and down quickly, especially with wings or arms.
Usage & Nuances
Common as a noun (the 'flap' on an envelope, airplane wing), and as a verb ('birds flap their wings'). Can also mean a minor commotion or panic ('a flap about the news'). Often used in technical fields (aviation, medicine). Don't confuse with 'slap' (hit).
Spanish: solapa - aletear - aleteoPortuguese (BR): aba - bater (asas) - agitarPortuguese (PT): aba - bater (asas) - agitarChinese (Simplified): 翻盖 - 拍动 - 拍打Chinese (Traditional): 翻蓋 - 拍動 - 拍打Hindi: फड़फड़ाना - चौड़ी पट्टी (कपड़े या कागज की)Arabic: قلّابة - رفرف (جناح/ورقة) - رفرفةBengali: ফ্ল্যাপ - ঢাকনা (ব্যাগ বা চিঠির) - ডানা ঝাপটানো (verb)Russian: клапан - створка - хлопать (крыльями)Japanese: ふた - フラップ - 羽ばたく (動詞)Vietnamese: nắp (bao thư, túi) - vạt (áo, ba lô) - vỗ (cánh, tay)Korean: 덮개 - 플랩 - 퍼덕거리다 (날개, 손)Turkish: kapak - kanatçık - çırpmak (kanat, el)Urdu: ڈھکن (بیگ یا لفافہ) - پروں کو پھڑپھڑاناIndonesian: penutup (amplop, tas) - saku penutup - mengepakkan (sayap, tangan)
Example Sentences
Birds flap their wings to fly.
basic
Please close the flap on your backpack.
basic
Don't get in a flap about being late, it's fine.
natural
She started to flap her hands excitedly.
natural
The pilot lowered the flaps before landing.
natural
The flap of the envelope was open.
basic