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to flap
01
sbattere, sventolare
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Esempi
The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.
Le pale del mulino a vento sbattevano costantemente nel vento, generando energia rinnovabile.
02
sbattere, agitare
(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
Esempi
With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.
Con una potente spinta, l'aquila sbatté le sue maestose ali, librandosi senza sforzo sopra le vette delle montagne.
03
agitarsi, preoccuparsi eccessivamente
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Esempi
The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.
Il genitore ha iniziato a agitarsi quando si è reso conto che il figlio era in ritardo per la scuola.
04
agitare, sbattere
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
Esempi
The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.
Il bambino sbatteva rapidamente le pagine del libro, cercando di attirare l'attenzione del genitore.
05
sbattere, agitare
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedEsempi
The guy in front of me was flapping like crazy before wiping out.
Il ragazzo davanti a me sbatteva le braccia come un matto prima di cadere.
Flap
01
aletta, lembo
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Esempi
The tent 's flap was left open, letting in a cool breeze.
La falda della tenda è stata lasciata aperta, lasciando entrare una brezza fresca.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Esempi
Flaps play a key role in takeoff and landing performance.
03
a section of tissue that remains partially attached to the body, allowing it to be repositioned or used in surgical repair
Esempi
A flap of skin covered the cut.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
Esempi
A faint flap came from the bat's wings.
05
lembo
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Esempi
He always goes into a flap when he's late.
06
the folded extension of a book cover that wraps around the page edges to provide protection
Esempi
The cover flap folded neatly around the pages.
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