Meaning & use
flap
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A flat piece of material attached along one edge that can hang loose or cover an opening.
See it in a sentence
The dog pushed through the flap in the door to get outside.
She sealed the envelope by licking the flap and pressing it down.
A note on using this word
In British informal English, "in a flap" describes a state of nervous agitation or panic, e.g., "Don't get in a flap about the exam."
Words with a similar meaning
coverfold
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To move up and down or from side to side, especially with a beating sound.
The bird flapped its wings frantically to stay airborne.
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