flap

Example Sentences

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Soon she was flapping a piece of rounded dough between her hands, placing it in the large silver skillet of hot oil on the stove in front of her.

From Literature

My butterflies have been flapping about all day in anticipation of seeing him, like they’ve been rehearsing for a performance of The Nutcracker.

From Literature

Clare leapt every few strides, practically flying through the air, his cape flapping behind him heroically.

From Literature

An airline spokesman said the move isn’t linked to the language flap, rather the 68-year-old “has reached a natural retirement age.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Trumpeting in her terror, her ears flapping wildly, her trunk flailing, she simply disappeared into the mist.

From Literature