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to flap
01
agitar, aletear
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Ejemplos
During the storm, the flag outside the window constantly flapped in the gusty wind.
Durante la tormenta, la bandera fuera de la ventana aleteaba constantemente en el viento racheado.
02
batir, aletear
(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
Ejemplos
Perched on the wire, the blackbird flapped its wings vigorously.
Posado en el alambre, el mirlo aleteó sus alas vigorosamente.
03
agitarse, preocuparse excesivamente
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Ejemplos
He tends to flap when he's under pressure, becoming easily agitated and worrying excessively.
Tiende a agitarse cuando está bajo presión, volviéndose fácilmente agitado y preocupándose en exceso.
04
agitar, batir
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
Ejemplos
She flapped the towel vigorously to remove the excess water.
Ella agitó la toalla vigorosamente para eliminar el exceso de agua.
05
aleteo, agitar
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedEjemplos
I was flapping so hard trying to paddle into that wave.
Estaba aleteando tan fuerte tratando de remar hacia esa ola.
Flap
01
solapa, aleta
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Ejemplos
She adjusted the flap of her coat to shield herself from the wind.
Ella ajustó la solapa de su abrigo para protegerse del viento.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Ejemplos
The engineer inspected the wing flaps for damage.
03
a section of tissue that remains partially attached to the body, allowing it to be repositioned or used in surgical repair
Ejemplos
The flap showed good blood circulation.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
Ejemplos
The curtain moved with a light flap in the wind.
05
lío
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Ejemplos
There 's no need to get in such a flap about it.
06
the folded extension of a book cover that wraps around the page edges to provide protection
Ejemplos
The front flap listed the book's price.
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