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Definition flap in British English

flap noun

noun
/flæp/
1

a thin flat piece of something that is fixed to something else along one edge

Example

a flap of leather/skin/plastic

Example

He held back the flap of the tent.

Synonyms and related words
arm flap limb
2

a situation in which people are confused, excited, or angry

Example

Why has there been such a political flap over his appointment?

Example

They were in a real flap over the lost passport.

Synonyms and related words
chaos farce disarray
3

a single fast movement of something in the air, for example a bird's wings

Synonyms and related words
dart start rush
3.1

the sound of fast movement through air

Synonyms and related words
background noise buzz crackling
4

a part of the wing of a plane that moves up and down to help to control the plane

Synonyms and related words
aerofoil aft aileron
Definition flap in British English