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FLAPPED

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Flapped.

Flapped - 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)
covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An excited state of agitation

Example: "He was in a dither"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ditherfusspothertizzy

The motion made by flapping up and down

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flappingflutterfluttering

A movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
animal tissue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aerofoilairfoilcontrol surfacesurface
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Flapped - as a verb

Move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

Example: "The curtains undulated"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rollundulatewave
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (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)
beat
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displacemove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move with a flapping motion

Example: "The bird's wings were flapping"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a fuss; be agitated

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ditherpother

Pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds

Flapped - as an adjective

Fitted with a flap.

Example Sentences

"The bird flapped its wings and took off into the sky."
"The flags flapped wildly in the strong wind."
"She flapped the towel to get rid of the dust."
"The butterfly flapped its delicate wings gracefully."
"He flapped the newspaper to straighten it out."
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Word Game Points

Is FLAPPED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, flapped is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FLAPPED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is FLAPPED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, flapped is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FLAPPED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is FLAPPED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, flapped is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FLAPPED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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