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flap vs thump

thump vs flap

flap and thump both are nouns.

flap and thump both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flap Yes No Yes No
thump Yes No Yes No
As verbs, thump is a hypernym of flap; that is, thump is a word with a broader meaning than flap:
  • flap: to flutter noisily when moved by the wind
  • thump: move rhythmically
Other hypernyms of flap include beat, pound.
flap (noun) thump (noun)
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely a heavy blow with the hand
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
the motion made by flapping up and down
an excited state of agitation
flap (verb) thump (verb)
pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
make a fuss; be agitated move rhythmically
to flutter noisily when moved by the wind make a dull sound
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 thump

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