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

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) because of it. I tell you, those voices soared... ...higher and farther than anybody in a gray place dares to dream. It was like a beautiful bird flapped into our drab cage... ...and made those walls dissolve away. And for the briefest of moments... ...every last man at Shawshank felt free. (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption
  • (..) - That's right. - That's right. The under... The undertow. Because the current created by all the flapping is very strong. If you are not careful, you can get pull in. Mr. Ray. So how do the stingrays all know where to go? That's what an instinct is, Nemo. (..)
    2016 Finding Dory
  • (..) grabbed the Dragon Scroll it for you waited .. What happens when read? No one knows, but legend says he will be able to hear butterfly flap really? Hmaraa Yes, sees light at the depth of the cave hair is around you and movement Could I broke through the walls Could I do that my heart focused (..)
    2008 Kung Fu Panda