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flap: I. transitive verb II. intransitive verb III. noun
flap: noun

I . flap <-pp-> [flæp] VB trans

to flap one's wings

trzepotać [perf za-] skrzydłami

to flap one's arms

machać [perf za-] rękami

II . flap <-pp-> [flæp] VB intr

1. flap bird:

flap

lecieć [perf po-]

2. flap flag:

flap

łopotać [perf za-]

3. flap inf (be nervous):

to flap about

III . flap [flæp] N

1. flap (waving):

flap

with a few flaps of its wings...

machając skrzydłami...

2. flap (noisy movement):

flap

łopot m

3. flap (part):

flap of pocket, cloth

klapka f

flap of flesh, skin

płat m

flap of wing

lotka f

4. flap inf:

to be in a flap

być przejętym

flap N

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split flap AVIAT

klapa krokodylowa f

plain flap AVIAT

klapa zwykła f

mud flap AUTO

fartuch błotnika m

movable split flap AVIAT

klapa krokodylowa przesuwna f

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Socialists are again flapping like sheets on a washing line. www.dailymail.co.uk

Wing shape and size generally determine a bird species' type of flight; many birds combine powered, flapping flight with less energy-intensive soaring flight. en.wikipedia.org

All this without flapping their wings, using only variations of the updrafts and downdrafts, with a mastery of aviation experts. en.wikipedia.org

Whereas the young propel themselves primarily by jet propulsion, mature adults find flapping their fins to be the most efficient means. en.wikipedia.org

But what's a flapping wing mirror compared to a brawl with a helmeted opponent before breakfast? www.freemalaysiatoday.com

These birds have a bouncing flight with alternating bouts of flapping and gliding on closed wings, and most sing well. en.wikipedia.org

These creatures propel themselves forward using their limbs by jiggling or flapping them. en.wikipedia.org

A year ago he had little interest in physical activity except flapping a belt wrapped around a coat-hanger. www.independent.ie

They propel themselves by a lift-based mode of swimming, that is, by flapping their pectoral fins. en.wikipedia.org

They include hand movements such as flapping or twisting, and complex whole-body movements. en.wikipedia.org

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