to flap
01
يخفق, يتمايل
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
أمثلة
Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
الآن، الملابس على حبل الغسيل تخفق في النسيم اللطيف.
02
رفرف, خفق
(of a bird) to rhythmically move its wings in an upward and downward motion, either during flight or in preparation for taking flight
Transitive: to flap wings
أمثلة
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
جلس الطائر الأحمر على الفرع، يراقب محيطه قبل أن يخفق بجناحيه بحركة رشيقة.
03
يثير ضجة, يقلق بشكل مفرط
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
أمثلة
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
تأثر قائد الفريق قبل مباراة مهمة، وألقى خطابًا حماسيًا لتحفيز اللاعبين.
04
رفرف, لوح
to move an object or a part of it up and down or to and fro in a rapid or rhythmic manner
Transitive: to flap sth
أمثلة
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
رفرف الريح مدخل الخيمة، مما جعلها تتأرجح ذهابًا وإيابًا بينما كان المخيمون يحاولون تأمينها.
05
يخفق, يحرك
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
Specializedأمثلة
The guy in front of me was flapping like crazy before wiping out.
كان الرجل أمامي يخفق بجنون قبل أن يسقط.
Flap
01
رفرف, لوحة
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
أمثلة
He secured the envelope by tucking its flap under the seal.
قام بتأمين الظرف بوضع الغطاء الخاص به تحت الختم.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
أمثلة
Flaps play a key role in takeoff and landing performance.
03
a section of tissue that remains partially attached to the body, allowing it to be repositioned or used in surgical repair
أمثلة
A flap of skin covered the cut.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
أمثلة
A faint flap came from the bat's wings.
05
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
أمثلة
He always goes into a flap when he's late.
06
the folded extension of a book cover that wraps around the page edges to provide protection
أمثلة
The cover flap folded neatly around the pages.
شجرة معجمية
flapper
flapping
flap
