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covering vs flap

flap vs covering

covering and flap both are nouns.

covering is not a verb while flap is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
covering Yes No No No
flap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flap is a hyponym of covering; that is, flap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than covering:
  • covering: an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
  • flap: any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
Other hyponyms of covering include artificial skin, bootleg, bubble, canopy, casing, chafing gear, cloak, cloth covering, article of clothing, clothing, habiliment, vesture, wear, wearable, coat, coating, cover plate, drape, earmuff, fig leaf, finger, floor cover, floor covering, folder, footgear, footwear, exhaust hood, hood, hood, imbrication, lapping, overlapping, instep, mask, matting, mercy seat, paddle-box, paddle box, planking, protection, protective cover, protective covering, concealment, cover, covert, screen, swathing, thumb, toe, cover, top, upholstery, wrap, wrapper, wrapping.
covering (noun) flap (noun)
the act of protecting something by covering it any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
the work of applying something a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) the motion made by flapping up and down
a natural object that covers or envelops an excited state of agitation
covering (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
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