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flap
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- pronunciation:
- flaep
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A flap is a thing that is attached to something only at one end or edge. A flap can move freely until someone makes it stay closed or stay open. A flap is often thin and flat, like the flap of an envelope.
Brian opened the flap of the tent when he smelled fried bacon outside. |
| related words: |
peak, tongue |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
flaps, flapping, flapped |
| definition 1: |
When something flaps, it waves back and forth strongly and often makes a noise as it hits itself.
The flags flapped in the wind.- similar words:
- wave
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| definition 2: |
When a bird flaps its wings, it moves its wings up and down very fast. People can also flap their arms in a similar way.
Flying against the strong wind, the bird flapped its wings very fast.Ben flapped his arms, pretending to be a flying goose. |
| related words: |
fly, wave, whip |
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