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to flap
01
bater, ondular
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Exemplos
During the storm, the flag outside the window constantly flapped in the gusty wind.
Durante a tempestade, a bandeira do lado de fora da janela batia constantemente no vento forte.
02
bater, esvoaçar
(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
Exemplos
Perched on the wire, the blackbird flapped its wings vigorously.
Empoleirado no arame, o melro bateu as asas vigorosamente.
03
agitar-se, preocupar-se excessivamente
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Exemplos
He tends to flap when he's under pressure, becoming easily agitated and worrying excessively.
Ele tende a entrar em pânico quando está sob pressão, ficando facilmente agitado e preocupando-se excessivamente.
04
agitar, bater
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
Exemplos
She flapped the towel vigorously to remove the excess water.
Ela sacudiu a toalha vigorosamente para remover o excesso de água.
05
bater, agitar
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedExemplos
The guy in front of me was flapping like crazy before wiping out.
O cara na minha frente estava batendo os braços como um louco antes de cair.
Flap
01
aba, válvula
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Exemplos
She adjusted the flap of her coat to shield herself from the wind.
Ela ajustou a aba do casaco para se proteger do vento.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
A flap of skin covered the cut.
04
the movement produced by something beating or moving up and down
Exemplos
A faint flap came from the bat's wings.
05
a state of agitation, confusion, or emotional excitement
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The cover flap folded neatly around the pages.
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