Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Flap.
Flap - as a noun
Any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
Example: "He wrote on the flap of the envelope"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coveringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An excited state of agitation
Example: "He was in a dither"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ditherfusspothertizzyA movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal tissueHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aerofoilairfoilcontrol surfacesurfaceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Flap - as a verb
Move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
Example: "The curtains undulated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rollundulatewaveHypernyms (Closely Related)
moveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
To flutter noisily when moved by the wind
Example: "Flags flapped in the strong wind"
Move with a thrashing motion
Example: "The bird flapped its wings"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beatHypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemoveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Move with a flapping motion
Example: "The bird's wings were flapping"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beatHypernyms (Closely Related)
moveHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
Example Sentences
"The wind caused the tent to flap noisily."
"The dog's ears started to flap as he ran."
"The helicopter's blades began to flap faster."
Word Game Points
Is FLAP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flap is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FLAP has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is FLAP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flap is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFLAP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is FLAP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flap is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFLAP has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
