Flap ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Flap ( noun )

1. A piece of material or skin that hangs loose and can be moved with a jerking or flapping motion, for example on a bird's wing or on a piece of clothing.
2. A sudden, sharp movement or sound made by something such as a piece of material or skin moving in the wind or by a bird's wing moving.
3. A state of agitation or excitement.
4. An extension of a surface, such as the wing of an aircraft, that can be folded or moved to control the movement of the aircraft.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english flappan, of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The bird's wings made a flapping sound as it flew overhead.
2. The flag made a flapping noise in the wind.
3. He heard the flapping of the tent in the wind.
4. The flap of the envelope had not been properly sealed.
5. The airplane's wing flaps were lowered before landing.

(As a verb)

Flap ( verb )

1. A piece of material or skin that hangs loose and can be moved with a jerking or flapping motion, for example on a bird's wing or on a piece of clothing.
2. A sudden, sharp movement or sound made by something such as a piece of material or skin moving in the wind or by a bird's wing moving.
3. A state of agitation or excitement.
4. An extension of a surface, such as the wing of an aircraft, that can be folded or moved to control the movement of the aircraft.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english flappan, of imitative origin.

Examples:

1. The bird's wings made a flapping sound as it flew overhead.
2. The flag made a flapping noise in the wind.
3. He heard the flapping of the tent in the wind.
4. The flap of the envelope had not been properly sealed.
5. The airplane's wing flaps were lowered before landing.