to flap
01
fladdra, slå
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Exempel
Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
Just nu fladdrar tvätten på klädlinan i den milda brisen.
The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.
Vindkraftverkets blad fladdrade stadigt i vinden och genererade förnybar energi.
02
slå, flaxa
(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
Exempel
With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.
Med ett kraftigt slag flaxade örnen sina majestätiska vingar och steg lätt över bergstopparna.
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
Rödhaken satt på grenen, observerade sin omgivning innan den flaxade med vingarna i en graciös rörelse.
03
flaxa, oroa sig överdrivet
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Exempel
The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.
Föräldern började oroa sig när de insåg att deras barn var sen till skolan.
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
Lagkaptenen flippade ut inför en viktig match och höll ett passionerat tal för att motivera spelarna.
04
fladdra, slå
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
Exempel
The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.
Barnet fladdrade snabbt med bokens sidor och försökte fånga förälderns uppmärksamhet.
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
Vinden fladdrade i tältöppningen, vilket fick den att gunga fram och tillbaka medan campare försökte säkra den.
05
flaxa, slå
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedExempel
He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.
Han började vifta med armarna när han tappade balansen på vågen.
New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.
Nya surfare slår alltid med armarna när de får panik i vattnet.
Flap
01
flik, lock
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Exempel
The tent 's flap was left open, letting in a cool breeze.
Tältets flik lämnades öppen, vilket släppte in en sval bris.
He secured the envelope by tucking its flap under the seal.
Han säkrade kuvertet genom att fälla dess flik under förseglingen.
02
a hinged surface on an aircraft wing that can be adjusted to increase lift or drag
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
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
Exempel
The author 's photo was printed on the back flap.
She read the description on the inside flap.
Lexikalt Träd
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