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to flap
01
battre, clapoter
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Exemples
The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.
Les pales de l'éolienne battaient régulièrement dans le vent, générant de l'énergie renouvelable.
02
battre, agiter
(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
Exemples
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
Le rouge-gorge se percha sur la branche, observant son environnement avant de battre des ailes d'un mouvement gracieux.
03
s'agiter, paniquer
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Exemples
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
Le capitaine de l'équipe s'est agité avant un match important, prononçant un discours passionné pour motiver les joueurs.
04
agiter, battre
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
Exemples
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
Le vent battait l'entrée de la tente, la faisant osciller d'avant en arrière alors que les campeurs essayaient de la sécuriser.
05
agiter, battre
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedExemples
New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.
Les nouveaux surfeurs battent toujours des bras quand ils paniquent dans l'eau.
Flap
01
rabat, volet
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Exemples
He secured the envelope by tucking its flap under the seal.
Il a sécurisé l'enveloppe en glissant son rabat sous le sceau.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Exemples
Lowering the flaps helped reduce the plane's speed.
03
a section of tissue that remains partially attached to the body, allowing it to be repositioned or used in surgical repair
Exemples
A small flap of tissue was used in the reconstruction.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
Exemples
He heard the gentle flap of the flag in the breeze.
05
agitation, panique
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Exemples
She got into a flap over the missing keys.
06
the folded extension of a book cover that wraps around the page edges to provide protection
Exemples
She read the description on the inside flap.
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