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to flap
01
sbattere, sventolare
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Esempi
Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
In questo momento, il bucato sullo stendibiancheria sbatte nella brezza leggera.
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.
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
Il pettirosso si posò sul ramo, osservando ciò che lo circondava prima di sbattere le ali con un movimento aggraziato.
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.
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
Il capitano della squadra si è agitato prima di una partita importante, tenendo un discorso appassionato per motivare i giocatori.
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.
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
Il vento sbatteva l'ingresso della tenda, facendola oscillare avanti e indietro mentre i campeggiatori cercavano di fissarla.
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
He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.
Ha iniziato a sbattere le braccia mentre perdeva l'equilibrio sull'onda.
New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.
I nuovi surfisti sbattono sempre le braccia quando vanno in panico nell'acqua.
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.
He secured the envelope by tucking its flap under the seal.
Ha fissato la busta infilando il suo risvolto sotto il sigillo.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Esempi
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
Esempi
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
Esempi
The flap of wings filled the air as the pigeons took off.
He heard the gentle flap of the flag in the breeze.
05
lembo
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Esempi
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
Esempi
The author 's photo was printed on the back flap.
She read the description on the inside flap.
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