Cari
to flap
01
mengepak, berkibar
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
Saat ini, cucian di jemuran berkibar dalam angin sepoi-sepoi.
02
mengepak, mengibas
(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
Contoh-contoh
With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.
Dengan dorongan yang kuat, elang mengepakkan sayapnya yang megah, dengan mudah melayang di atas puncak gunung.
03
resah, khawatir berlebihan
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Contoh-contoh
The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.
Orang tua mulai gelisah ketika menyadari anak mereka terlambat ke sekolah.
04
mengibas, mengepak
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
Contoh-contoh
The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.
Anak itu mengibas-ngibaskan halaman buku dengan cepat, mencoba menarik perhatian orang tuanya.
05
menggelepar, mengibas
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedContoh-contoh
I was flapping so hard trying to paddle into that wave.
Aku mengibas sangat keras mencoba mendayung ke ombak itu.
Flap
01
flap, penutup
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Contoh-contoh
The tent 's flap was left open, letting in a cool breeze.
Flap tenda dibiarkan terbuka, membiarkan angin sejuk masuk.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
The flap showed good blood circulation.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
Contoh-contoh
The curtain moved with a light flap in the wind.
05
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Contoh-contoh
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
Contoh-contoh
The front flap listed the book's price.
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