Definition of Flap

a projecting or hanging piece usually attached to something on one side and often intended to protect or cover

Examples of Flap in a sentence

Before mailing the package, the sender pulled the envelope’s patch down and sealed it.  🔊

The woman’s purse had a mailman bag style flap that hung down long enough to cover the front completely.  🔊

When entering his tent, the boy scout pulled back the flap of canvas that covered the entrance way.  🔊

My cat just loves to lie around and flap her tail all day!  🔊

The wind was so strong that it started flapping my tent in all directions. Here, we see how the verb form of flap can describe a rapid back-and-forth motion caused by a gust of wind.  🔊

In its most basic form, the verb 'flap' means to move or wave something quickly up and down or from side to side.  🔊

You could hear the flap of her dress as she ran across the room.  🔊

He tried to flap his arms like a bird but he couldn't get off the ground!  🔊

She took out her handkerchief and gave it an enthusiastic flap.  🔊

The fan was making a loud flap-flap sound as it turned round and round.  🔊

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