flapping

• Substantivo que designa o movimento ou a ação de algo que se move para cima e para baixo, geralmente asas ou braços, ou o som produzido por esse movimento.

A noun referring to the motion or action of moving something up and down, typically wings or arms, or the sound produced by such movement.

1. Flapping motionB1formal

   The motion made by flapping up and down, typically referring to wings or loose objects.

   Batida de asas

   • The flapping of the bird's wings was loud in the quiet forest.
   • The flag's flapping in the wind could be heard from inside the house.
   • The flapping of the tent kept him awake all night.

   Sinônimosbeatingflutterflutteringoscillationundulationwaving

• Verbo usado para descrever o movimento de algo de cima para baixo ou de um lado para o outro, geralmente com uma superfície larga e plana, como asas ou abas; também pode indicar estado de agitação, nervosismo ou pânico.

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.

   Bater as asas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeatflailflutterwave

2. Panic or become agitatedB2informalbritish

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

   Entrar em pânico

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfusspanicworry

Variantes phrasalflap down