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flap

Pronunciation: [flæp]

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Learn how to use flap in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “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.

Example

She can flap her arms like a bird when she runs.

Example

He doesn't like to flap his arms in public, as it feels awkward.

Example

Can you flap your hands really fast?

Context: “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.

Example

The flap of the bird’s wings was beautiful to watch.

Example

There was no flap from the flag because there was no wind.

Example

Did you hear the flap of the wings as the bird flew by?

Context: “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.

Example

She opened the flap of the envelope to take out the letter.

Example

The flap on the box was broken, so it wouldn't stay closed.

Example

Can you lift the flap to see what's inside the bag?

How to pronounce flap

Pronunciation: [flæp]

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