verb (present participle of flap) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The bird's flapping was becoming visible as it approached.

Definition:The action of a bird's wings when flying, fluttering, or spreading out wide

From bird

Example:The flapping of the sail was a clear indication of the wind's strength.

Definition:The movement of a sail as it moves back and forth in the wind, creating a fluttering sound

From sail

Example:The flapping of leaves was a sign of an approaching storm.

Definition:The movement of a leaf as it moves back and forth in the wind

From leaf