Meaning

that flaps or flap.

Definitions by Sense

1. that flaps or flap
2. An instance where one, or something, flaps.
3. (phonology) A phonological process found in many dialects of English, especially American English and Canadian English, by which intervocalic /t/ and /d/ surface as the alveolar flap [ɾ] before an unstressed syllable, so that words such as "metal" and "medal" are pronounced similarly or identically.
4. (computing, telecommunications) The situation where a resource, a network destination, etc., is advertised as being available and then unavailable (or available by different routes) in rapid succession.
5. (uncountable) The unlicensed racing of horses or greyhounds.
6. present participle and gerund of flap

Example Sentences

flapping sails

The farmyard was dark and he tiptoed across it so that the turkeys wouldn't set up their gobbling and flapping.

Greyhound racing had its origins in whippet racing, which was derived in turn from hare coursing. By the early twentieth century, however, a form of dog racing held in 'flapping tracks' was a common pastime in the wastelands near working-class areas of industrial cities.

Flapping is racing which is not licensed by the Jockey Club. […] Anyone found participating in, or even attending, flapping races is liable to be warned off.

Flapping is the arse end of greyhound racing, the lowest of the low. Part sport, part fairground attraction, flapping is the bare-knuckle fighting of dog racing.

Word Forms

• flappings

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