flapping in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for flapping in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

I.flap [Brit flap, Am flæp] N

II.flap <pres part flapping; pret, pp flapped> [Brit flap, Am flæp] VB trans

III.flap <pres part flapping; pret, pp flapped> [Brit flap, Am flæp] VB intr

Translations for flapping in the French»English Dictionary (Go to English»French)

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Translations for flapping in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

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sb's ears are flapping
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The flapping wing represents a small change in the initial condition of the system, which causes a chain of events leading to large-scale phenomena.
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They include hand movements such as flapping or twisting, and complex whole-body movements.
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The flapping wing represents a small change in the initial condition of the system, which causes a chain of events leading to large-scale alterations of events (compare: domino effect).
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Sometimes called pteropods, these are floating pelagic creatures which swim by flapping two wing-like extensions of their body known as parapodia.
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Socialists are again flapping like sheets on a washing line.
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While most stingrays propel themselves by undulating their disc margins, this species swims by oscillating (flapping) its pectoral fins in a manner approaching the underwater flying employed by eagle rays.
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Whereas the young propel themselves primarily by jet propulsion, mature adults find flapping their fins to be the most efficient means.
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The flight is heavy and involves flapping interspersed with glides.
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A year ago he had little interest in physical activity except flapping a belt wrapped around a coat-hanger.
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All this without flapping their wings, using only variations of the updrafts and downdrafts, with a mastery of aviation experts.
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