Meaning of 'flap'

noun

any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge

noun

a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing

Synonyms: flaps

noun

a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body

noun

the motion made by flapping up and down

Synonyms: flutter

noun

an excited state of agitation

Synonyms: fuss

verb

pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds

verb

make a fuss

Synonyms: dither pother

verb

move noisily

Example: "flags flapped in the strong wind"

Synonyms: bang

verb

move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

Synonyms: roll

verb

move with a flapping motion

Example: "The bird's wings were flapping"

verb

move with a thrashing motion

Example: "The bird flapped its wings"