Flap

/flˈæp/

/ˈfɫæp/

Definiția și Sensul lui "flap"

to flap

VERB

a flutura, a zbura

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

Intransitive

Example

Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.

Chiar acum, rufele de pe sfoara se flutură în adierea blândă.

The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.

Palele morii de vânt au zbura constant în vânt, generând energie regenerabilă.

a bate, a flutura

(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

Example

With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.

Cu o împingere puternică, vulturul a bătut aripile sale majestuoase, zburând fără efort deasupra vârfurilor montane.

The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion

Privind împrejurimile, rândunica s-a așezat pe ramură, înainte de a bate aripile într-o mișcare grațioasă.

a agita, a se neliniști

to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something

Intransitive

Example

The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.

The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.

a flutura, a agita

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

Example

The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.

copilul a fluturat paginile cărții rapid, încercând să atragă atenția părintelui.

The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.

Vântul a agitat intrarea cortului, făcând-o să se oftească înainte și înapoi, în timp ce campionii încercau să o securizeze.

a zbura (necontrolat), a flutura

to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance

Informal

Specialized

Example

He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.

New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.

Flap

SUBSTANTIV

flapă, pânză

any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely

flaps, flap

a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag

flapsă, flap

a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body

bătăi, fluturare

the motion made by flapping up and down

freneză, controversă

much public anger or discussion

capac, fald

a portion of a book cover that extends beyond the edges of the pages and folds over to protect the page edges

What is a "flap"?

A flap is a portion of the cover or dust jacket that extends beyond the edges of the book's pages. It is typically used to hold additional information, such as a synopsis, author biography, or promotional details. Flaps can also help protect the book's cover by folding over and tucking into the book, securing it in place. This feature is common on hardcover books and dust jackets, adding both functional and decorative elements to the book's design.