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flapper

/ˈflæpɚ/

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noun

A young woman, especially when unconventional or without decorum; now particularly associated with the 1920s.

Examples :

"The flapper skipped class to attend a party, defying her parents' expectations. "

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noun

Something that flaps.

Examples :

"The loose piece of rubber on the bottom of the door was a flapper, constantly making noise as it scraped against the floor with every step. "

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noun

A young wild duck.

Examples :

"The farmer shooed away the mother duck, worried that her flapper would wander into the road. "

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A flipper; a limb of a turtle, which functions as a flipper or paddle when swimming.

Examples :

"The sea turtle used its large flapper to propel itself gracefully through the ocean water. "

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noun

A flapper valve.

Examples :

"The toilet wouldn't stop running because the flapper wasn't sealing properly after each flush. "

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noun

Any injury that results in a loose flap of skin on the fingers, making gripping difficult.

Examples :

"After accidentally slicing her finger while cutting an apple, Sarah had a painful flapper that made holding a pencil difficult. "