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flapping

 

[ ˈflæpɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird behavior

Flapping is the act of moving wings up and down quickly in order to fly or stay airborne.

Synonyms

beating, fluttering

Examples of usage

  • The bird's flapping was a beautiful sight to behold.
  • The flapping of the wings created a mesmerizing sound.
Context #2 | Noun

linguistics

In linguistics, flapping refers to the rapid pronunciation of the 't' and 'd' sounds as a single flap sound, often found in American English.

Synonyms

strike, tap

Examples of usage

  • The flapping of the 't' sound in 'city' is a characteristic feature of American English.
  • Flapping can sometimes make words sound different in spoken language.
Context #3 | Noun

aeronautics

In aeronautics, flapping is the oscillation of an aircraft's wings during flight, often due to turbulence or other aerodynamic factors.

Synonyms

wing movement, wing oscillation

Examples of usage

  • The pilot had to adjust the controls to stabilize the wing flapping.
  • The flapping of the wings can cause discomfort to passengers.

Translations

Translations of the word "flapping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batendo

🇮🇳 फड़फड़ाना

🇩🇪 flattern

🇮🇩 berkibar

🇺🇦 плескання

🇵🇱 machanie

🇯🇵 はためく

🇫🇷 battement

🇪🇸 aleteo

🇹🇷 çırpma

🇰🇷 퍼덕거림

🇸🇦 رفرفة

🇨🇿 mávání

🇸🇰 mávajúci

🇨🇳 拍打

🇸🇮 mahanje

🇮🇸 blak

🇰🇿 жоғары-төмен қозғалу

🇬🇪 ფარფატი

🇦🇿 çırpınma

🇲🇽 aleteo

Etymology

The word 'flapping' originated from the Middle English word 'flap', which meant to move something up and down. Over time, the term 'flapping' evolved to encompass various meanings in different fields, including bird behavior, linguistics, and aeronautics. The concept of flapping has been studied extensively in the context of flight mechanics and language pronunciation.

See also: flap, flapjack, flapjacks, unflappable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,808, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.