flap
Aussprache: [flæp]
Wort
Kontext: „movement“
(verb) to move something quickly up and down or back and forth. It’s like when you wave a flag or a bird moves its wings. You can flap your hands or your arms, too.
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She can flap her arms like a bird when she runs.
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He doesn't like to flap his arms in public, as it feels awkward.
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Can you flap your hands really fast?
Kontext: „movement“
(noun) the action of moving something up and down or back and forth. This can refer to a bird using its wings or a flag blowing in the wind.
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The flap of the bird’s wings was beautiful to watch.
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There was no flap from the flag because there was no wind.
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Did you hear the flap of the wings as the bird flew by?
Kontext: „object“
(noun) a piece of something that is attached on one side but can move up or down, like on an envelope or a bag. It's like a door that can open and close.
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She opened the flap of the envelope to take out the letter.
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The flap on the box was broken, so it wouldn't stay closed.
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Can you lift the flap to see what's inside the bag?
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