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thump vs flap

flap vs thump

thump and flap both are nouns.

thump and flap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thump Yes No Yes No
flap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, flap is a hyponym of thump; that is, flap is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than thump:
  • thump: move rhythmically
  • flap: to flutter noisily when moved by the wind
Other hyponyms of thump include pulsate, pulse, throb, flutter, palpitate, thrash.
thump (noun) flap (noun)
a heavy blow with the hand any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects) 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
thump (verb) flap (verb)
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
move rhythmically make a fuss; be agitated
make a dull sound 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 thump and flap

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