Flap

  • 31flap — [flæp] noun I 1) [C] a thin flat piece of something that is fixed to something else along one edge 2) [singular] informal a situation in which people are confused, excited, or angry Syn: fuss They were in a real flap over the lost passport.[/ex]… …

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  • 32flap — [c]/flæp / (say flap) verb (flapped, flapping) –verb (i) 1. to swing or sway about loosely, especially with noise: a curtain or flag flaps in the wind. 2. to move up and down, as wings; flap the wings, or make similar movements. 3. to strike a… …

  • 33Flap — Der Begriff Flap bezeichnet: die Auftriebshilfe bei Flugzeugen eine Artikulationsart, siehe Flap (Phonetik) ein flügelförmiges variables Sofa, Design Francesco Binfaré eine Lamelle der Augenhornhaut, die bei bestimmten Laser Behandlungen des… …

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  • 34flap — 1. noun /flæp/ a) Anything broad and limber that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved; as, the flap of a garment. The comment caused quite a flap in the newspapers. b) A hinged leaf, as of a table or …

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  • 35flap — 1. verb 1) the mallards flapped their wings Syn: beat, flutter, agitate, wave, wag, swing 2) the flag flapped in the breeze Syn: flutter, fly, blow, swing, sway, ripple …

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  • 36flap — [[t]flæp[/t]] v. flapped, flap•ping, n. 1) to swing or sway back and forth loosely, esp. with noise 2) to move up and down, as wings or arms 3) to strike a blow with something broad and flexible 4) cvb sts Slang. to talk in a foolish manner;… …

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  • 37flap — n. an argument; a minor scandal. □ I’m sorry about that flap we had yesterday, but it was all your fault. □ Who started this flap anyway? …

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  • 38flap — I. noun Etymology: Middle English flappe Date: 14th century 1. a stroke with something broad ; slap 2. obsolete something broad and flat used for striking 3. something that is broad, limber, or flat and usually thin and that hangs loose or… …

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  • 39Flap — 1. state of panic or nervous excitement: in a flap ; 2. (plural) woman s vaginal lips; 3. (underworld) blank cheque leaf …

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  • 40flap — Australian Slang 1. state of panic or nervous excitement: in a flap ; 2. (plural) woman s vaginal lips; 3. (underworld) blank cheque leaf …

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