flap

US /flæp/
UK /flæp/
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1.

falda, patta

a piece of something thin, such as cloth, paper, or metal, that is attached to a main part along one side but is free on the other sides, and can be lifted up or folded

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He lifted the tent flap and peered inside.
Sollevò la falda della tenda e sbirciò all'interno.
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The envelope had a sticky flap.
La busta aveva una patta adesiva.
2.

agitazione, trambusto, scompiglio

a state of agitation or excitement

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The news put everyone in a terrible flap.
La notizia mise tutti in un terribile stato di agitazione.
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There was a big flap over the new policy.
Ci fu un grande trambusto sulla nuova politica.
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1.

sbattere, sventolare

(of a bird) move (its wings) up and down

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The bird began to flap its wings.
L'uccello iniziò a sbattere le ali.
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The flag flapped in the wind.
La bandiera sventolava al vento.
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flutterwavebeatoscillatevibrate
2.

sbattere, agitarsi, sventolare

to move or cause to move with a quick, light, irregular motion

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The loose shutter was flapping in the wind.
La persiana allentata sbatteva al vento.
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Don't flap, everything will be fine.
Non agitarti, andrà tutto bene.
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