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sventolare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • flap noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.
  • flutter verb To flap or move quickly and irregularly.
  • sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.

Senses

sventolare is used for these senses in English:

  • flap (transitive) To move (something broad and loose) up and down.
  • flap (intransitive) To move loosely back and forth.
  • flutter (intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.
  • sway (transitive) To move or wield with the hand; to swing; to wield.

flap — full definition

  1. noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.
  2. noun A hinged panel on an aircraft wing used to control lift.
  3. noun (informal) A sudden fuss, panic, or scandal.
  4. verb To move up and down or back and forth, especially a wing or something loose.

flutter — full definition

  1. verb To flap or move quickly and irregularly.
  2. noun A rapid, irregular fluttering movement or feeling.

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