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flapping vs flap

flap vs flapping

flapping and flap both are nouns.

flapping is not a verb while flap is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flapping Yes No No No
flap Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flapping and flap are synonyms defined as:
  • flapping and flap: the motion made by flapping up and down
Other synonyms of flapping include flutter, fluttering.
flapping (noun) flap (noun)
the motion made by flapping up and down 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
flapping (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 flapping and flap

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