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flap

Definition

  • noun: a flat piece of material that is attached to something on one side and that can be easily moved
  • noun: a stroke with something broad
  • verb: to move (something) up and down or back and forth
  • verb: to beat with or as if with a flap
  • synonyms: slap, strike, lap

Examples

  • He was widely criticized during the recent 'flap' [='uproar'] about his controversial new book.

  • He got 'in a flap' [=he became upset] over the delays in the schedule.

  • the soft 'flap' [='flapping'] of the flag in the breeze

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