Hledat
to flap
01
třepotat, mávat
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Příklady
Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
Právě teď prádlo na šňůře vlaje v lehkém vánku.
02
mávat, třepetat
(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
Příklady
With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.
Silným záběrem mávl orel svými majestátními křídly a bez námahy se vznesl nad horské vrcholy.
03
znepokojovat se, panikařit
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Příklady
The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.
Rodič začal panikařit, když si uvědomil, že jejich dítě jde do školy pozdě.
04
mávat, třepetat
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
Příklady
The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.
Dítě mávalo stránkami knihy rychle, snažilo se upoutat pozornost svého rodiče.
05
mávat, třepotat
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedPříklady
The guy in front of me was flapping like crazy before wiping out.
Chlap přede mnou mával rukama jako šílený, než spadl.
Flap
01
chlopň, kryt
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Příklady
The tent 's flap was left open, letting in a cool breeze.
Cíp stanu byl ponechán otevřený, aby dovnitř mohl vát chladný vánek.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Příklady
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
Příklady
A flap of skin covered the cut.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
Příklady
A faint flap came from the bat's wings.
05
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Příklady
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
Příklady
The cover flap folded neatly around the pages.
Lexikální Strom
flapper
flapping
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