Flap

/flˈæp/

/ˈfɫæp/

Ορισμός και Σημασία του "flap"

to flap

ΡΉΜΑ

σείρω, κουνώ

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

Intransitive

Example

Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.

Αυτή τη στιγμή, τα ρούχα στην απλώστρα σείρουν με τη γαλήνια brisa.

The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.

Οι λεπίδες του ανεμόμυλου σίγουρα σείρονται στον άνεμο, παράγοντας ανανεώσιμη ενέργεια.

φυλλοκοπώ, τάραχος

(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

Example

With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.

Με μία δυνατή ώθηση, ο αετός φύλλοκοπώντας τα καταπληκτικά του φτερά, αιωρήθηκε χωρίς κόπο πάνω από τις κορυφές των βουνών.

The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion

Ο κοκκινολαίμης κάθισε στο κλαδί, παρατηρώντας το περιβάλλον του πριν φυλλοκοπήσει τα φτερά του με μια κομψή κίνηση.

κάνω φασαρία, ανησυχώ

to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something

Intransitive

Example

The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.

The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.

αναταράσσω, σείω

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

Example

The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.

Το παιδί ανατάραξε τις σελίδες του βιβλίου γρήγορα, προσπαθώντας να τραβήξει την προσοχή του γονιού του.

The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.

Ο άνεμος ανατάραξε την είσοδο της σκηνής, κάνοντάς την να σείεται μπρος-πίσω καθώς οι κατασκηνωτές προσπαθούσαν να την ασφαλίσουν.

φτερουγίζω, συγκλονίζω

to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance

Informal

Specialized

Example

He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.

New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.

Flap

ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ

φύλλο (fýllo), πλατύφυλλο (platýfyllo)

any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely

έξοδος (exodos), πτερύγιο (pteryhio)

a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag

φυλλίδιο, λάπτισμα

a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body

φτερούγισμα, χτύπημα (φτερούγας)

the motion made by flapping up and down

θόρυβος, αναστάτωση

much public anger or discussion

φύλλο, επικάλυψη

a portion of a book cover that extends beyond the edges of the pages and folds over to protect the page edges

What is a "flap"?

A flap is a portion of the cover or dust jacket that extends beyond the edges of the book's pages. It is typically used to hold additional information, such as a synopsis, author biography, or promotional details. Flaps can also help protect the book's cover by folding over and tucking into the book, securing it in place. This feature is common on hardcover books and dust jackets, adding both functional and decorative elements to the book's design.