Flapping and Whirling

Flapping

Flapping noun - The motion made by flapping up and down.
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Whirling and flapping are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whirling" instead an adjective "Flapping".

Nearby Words: flap, flapped, flapper

Whirling

Whirling adjective - Having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down.
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Flapping and whirling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flapping" instead an adjective "Whirling".

Nearby Words: whirl, whirled, whir
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