flap vs covering

covering vs flap

flap and covering both are nouns.

flap is a verb but covering is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
flap	Yes	No	Yes	No
covering	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, covering is a hypernym of flap; that is, covering is a word with a broader meaning than flap:

flap: any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
covering: an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

flap (noun)	covering (noun)
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely	the act of protecting something by covering it
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag	the work of applying something
a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body	the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it
the motion made by flapping up and down	an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
an excited state of agitation	a natural object that covers or envelops

flap (verb)	covering (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 flap and covering

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