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coattail vs flap

flap vs coattail

coattail and flap both are nouns.

coattail is not a verb while flap is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coattail Yes No No No
flap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flap is a hypernym of coattail; that is, flap is a word with a broader meaning than coattail:
  • coattail: the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist
  • flap: any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
coattail (noun) flap (noun)
the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
the motion made by flapping up and down
an excited state of agitation
coattail (verb) flap (verb)
pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
make a fuss; be agitated
to flutter noisily when moved by the wind
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
move with a flapping motion
move with a thrashing motion
Difference between coattail and flap

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