flap

• اسم يدل على قطعة مسطحة من مادة ما مثبتة على طول حافة واحدة، تُستخدم غالبًا لتغطية فتحة أو للإغلاق، أو للتحرك إلى الأمام والخلف. ويشمل أيضًا الجزء المتحرك من جناح الطائرة أو الرفرف، وامتدادًا جانبيًا من نسيج الثوب.

A noun referring to a flat piece of material attached along one edge, often used to cover an opening or to move back and forth.

1. B1formal

   A flat piece of material attached along one edge, often used to cover an opening.

   صفيحة

   • He lifted the flap of the tent to enter.
   • The envelope has a sticky flap for sealing.
   • She adjusted the flap on her jacket pocket.

   المرادفاتcoverlidtab

2. Motion or soundB1informal

   A quick, flapping motion or the sound made by something moving loosely.

   خفقان أو رفرفة

   • The bird took off with a flap of its wings.
   • The flag made a loud flap in the wind.
   • He heard the flap of the sail against the mast.

   المرادفاتbeatingflappingflutterrustleswishwaving

3. State of agitationB2informalbritish

   A state of excitement, worry, or confusion.

   حالة الاضطراب

   • She was in a flap about the upcoming exam.
   • There was a flap at the office when the news broke.
   • Don't get into a flap over such a small problem.

   المرادفاتagitationbothercommotionditherflusterfusspanicstewsweattizzy

   الأضدادcalmcomposurepeaceserenitytranquility

• فعل يُستخدم لوصف حركة شيء ما صعودًا وهبوطًا أو ذهابًا وإيابًا، غالبًا ما يكون ذا سطح عريض ومسطح، أو للدلالة على الاضطراب أو الهلع.

A verb used to describe the action of moving something up and down or back and forth, typically with a broad, flat surface, or to be in a state of agitation or panic.

1. Move up and downA2formal

   To move something, especially wings or arms, up and down or from side to side.

   رفرفة

   • The bird flapped its wings and flew away.
   • He flapped his arms to get the attention of the crowd.
   • The flag flapped in the strong wind.

   المرادفاتbeatflailflutterwave

2. Panic or become agitatedB2informalbritish

   To become nervous, worried, or agitated, often unnecessarily.

   الذعر والاضطراب

   • Don't flap; we still have plenty of time to catch the train.
   • She started flapping when she realized she lost her keys.
   • He was flapping about the presentation all morning.

   المرادفاتfusspanicworry

الصيغ المركّبةflap down