Clap and Flap

Clap

Clap verb - Strike the air in flight.
Usage example: the wings of the birds clapped loudly

Flap and clap are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flap" instead the word "Clap" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: clapped, clapper, clapping

Flap

Flap verb - To move or cause to move with a striking motion.

Clap and flap are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clap" instead the word "Flap" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: flapped, flapping, flapper

How words are described

full full clap full flap
single single clap single flap
little little clap little flap

Common collocations

wings clap wings flap wings
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