flap
Pronunciation: [flæp]
Word
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?
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