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flap vs move

move vs flap

flap and move both are nouns.

flap and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flap Yes No Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As verbs, move is a hypernym of flap; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than flap:
  • flap: move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
  • move: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
As verbs, move is a hypernym of flap; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than flap:
  • flap: move with a flapping motion
  • move: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
As verbs, move is a hypernym of flap; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than flap:
  • flap: move with a thrashing motion
  • move: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Other hypernyms of flap include displace.
flap (noun) move (noun)
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely the act of deciding to do something
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag the act of changing your residence or place of business
a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
the motion made by flapping up and down a change of position that does not entail a change of location
an excited state of agitation the act of changing location from one place to another
flap (verb) move (verb)
pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds be in a state of action
make a fuss; be agitated go or proceed from one point to another
to flutter noisily when moved by the wind progress by being changed
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
move with a flapping motion have a turn; make one's move in a game
move with a thrashing motion give an incentive for action
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
arouse sympathy or compassion in
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
dispose of by selling
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
follow a procedure or take a course
live one's life in a specified environment
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