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flap in Italian

flap in Italian is ribalta, ipersostentatore, sbattere — flap means a flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.

flap in Italian

ribalta
noun
A hinged leaf.
ipersostentatore
noun
(aviation) A hinged surface on the trailing edge of the wings of an aeroplane, used to increase lift and drag.
sbattere
verb
(transitive) To move (something broad and loose) up and down.
sventolare
verb
(transitive) To move (something broad and loose) up and down.
battere
verb
(transitive) To move (something broad and loose) up and down.
sventolare
verb
(intransitive) To move loosely back and forth.

What does "flap" mean?

  1. noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.
    "She sealed the flap of the envelope."
  2. noun A hinged panel on an aircraft wing used to control lift.
    "The pilot lowered the flaps before landing."
  3. noun (informal) A sudden fuss, panic, or scandal.
    "There was a big flap in the office over the leaked memo."
  4. verb To move up and down or back and forth, especially a wing or something loose.
    "The bird flapped its wings and took off."
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flap in a sentence

  • She sealed the flap of the envelope.
  • The pilot lowered the flaps before landing.
  • There was a big flap in the office over the leaked memo.
  • The bird flapped its wings and took off.

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What is "flap" in Italian?

"flap" in Italian is ribalta, ipersostentatore, sbattere. flap means: A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.

How do you use "flap" in a sentence?

Example: "She sealed the flap of the envelope." In Italian, "flap" is ribalta, ipersostentatore, sbattere.

Are there other ways to say "flap" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "flap": ribalta, ipersostentatore, sbattere, sventolare, battere.

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