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Word: Flap
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: probably imitative
flap
(of a bird) move (its wings) up and down when flying or preparing to fly
Short Definition:move wings up and down
Examples:- a pheasant flapped its wings
- gulls flapped around uttering their strange cries
be agitated or panicky
Short Definition:be agitated
Examples:- it's all right, Mother, don't flap
Word: Flap
Speech Type: Noun
flap
a thin, flat piece of cloth, paper, metal, etc. that is hinged or attached on one side only and covers an opening or hangs down from something
Short Definition:thin, flat piece covering opening etc.
Examples:- the flap of the envelope
- he pushed through the tent flap
an act of flapping something, typically a wing or arm, up and down or from side to side
Short Definition:act of flapping wing etc.
Examples:- the surviving bird made a few final despairing flaps
a state of agitation; a panic
Short Definition:state of agitation
Examples:- your Gran was in a flap, worrying she'd put her foot in it
a large broad mushroom.
Short Definition:large broad mushroom
a type of consonant produced by allowing the tip of the tongue to strike the palate very briefly.
Short Definition:consonant produced by striking tip of tongue briefly against palate
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