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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.
The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.
Bilah-bilah kincir angin mengibas dengan mantap di angin, menghasilkan energi terbarukan.
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.
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
Burung robin bertengger di dahan, mengamati sekitarnya sebelum mengepakkan sayapnya dengan gerakan yang anggun.
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.
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
Kapten tim gelisah sebelum pertandingan penting, memberikan pidato yang penuh semangat untuk memotivasi para pemain.
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.
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
Angin mengibas-kibaskan pintu tenda, membuatnya bergoyang ke depan dan belakang saat para berkemah mencoba mengamankannya.
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
He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.
Dia mulai menggerakkan tangannya saat kehilangan keseimbangan di ombak.
New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.
Peselancar baru selalu menggelepar ketika panik di air.
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.
He secured the envelope by tucking its flap under the seal.
Dia mengamankan amplop dengan menyelipkan flap-nya di bawah segel.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Contoh-contoh
The pilot adjusted the flaps before landing.
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
Contoh-contoh
The surgeon lifted a skin flap to cover the wound.
A small flap of tissue was used in the reconstruction.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
Contoh-contoh
The flap of wings filled the air as the pigeons took off.
He heard the gentle flap of the flag in the breeze.
05
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Contoh-contoh
Everyone was in a flap before the guests arrived.
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
Contoh-contoh
The author 's photo was printed on the back flap.
She read the description on the inside flap.
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