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Flap vs Slam - What's the difference?

flap | slam |


In lang=en terms the difference between flap and slam

is that flap is to move loosely back and forth while slam is to change providers (eg of domain registration or telephone carrier) for a customer without clear (if any) consent.

As nouns the difference between flap and slam

is that flap is anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved while slam is (countable) a sudden impact or blow or slam can be (obsolete) a type of card game, also called ruff and honours.

As verbs the difference between flap and slam

is that flap is to move (something broad and loose) back and forth while slam is (ergative) to shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise or slam can be (card games) to defeat by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.

Flap vs Cusp - What's the difference?

flap | cusp |


As nouns the difference between flap and cusp

is that flap is anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved while cusp is a sharp point or pointed end.

As a verb flap

is to move (something broad and loose) back and forth.

Flap vs Rustle - What's the difference?

flap | rustle |


In lang=en terms the difference between flap and rustle

is that flap is to move loosely back and forth while rustle is to steal (cattle or other livestock).

As nouns the difference between flap and rustle

is that flap is anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved while rustle is a soft crackling sound similar to the movement of leaves.

As verbs the difference between flap and rustle

is that flap is to move (something broad and loose) back and forth while rustle is (ergative) to move (something) with a soft crackling sound.

Flap vs Unfurl - What's the difference?

flap | unfurl |


As verbs the difference between flap and unfurl

is that flap is to move (something broad and loose) back and forth while unfurl is to unroll or release something that had been rolled up, typically a sail or a flag.

As a noun flap

is anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved.

Flap vs Loophole - What's the difference?

flap | loophole |


As nouns the difference between flap and loophole

is that flap is anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved while loophole is a method of escape, especially an ambiguity or exception in a rule that can be exploited in order to avoid its effect.

As verbs the difference between flap and loophole

is that flap is to move (something broad and loose) back and forth while loophole is to prepare a building for defense by preparing slits or holes through which to fire on attackers.

Waggle vs Flap - What's the difference?

waggle | flap |


In lang=en terms the difference between waggle and flap

is that waggle is to reel, sway, or move from side to side; to move with a wagging motion; to waddle while flap is to move loosely back and forth.

As verbs the difference between waggle and flap

is that waggle is to move (something) with short, quick motions; to wobble while flap is to move (something broad and loose) back and forth.

As nouns the difference between waggle and flap

is that waggle is a wobbling motion while flap is anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved.

Flap vs Move - What's the difference?

flap | move |


In transitive terms the difference between flap and move

is that flap is to move (something broad and loose) back and forth while move is to propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit, as a resolution to be adopted; as, to move to adjourn.

In intransitive terms the difference between flap and move

is that flap is to move loosely back and forth while move is (to change residence) To change residence; to remove, as from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.

Flap vs Strap - What's the difference?

flap | strap |


In slang|lang=en terms the difference between flap and strap

is that flap is (slang) the female genitals while strap is (slang) a gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.

In lang=en terms the difference between flap and strap

is that flap is to move loosely back and forth while strap is to sharpen by rubbing on a strap, or strop; as, to strap a razor.

As nouns the difference between flap and strap

is that flap is anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved while strap is a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

As verbs the difference between flap and strap

is that flap is to move (something broad and loose) back and forth while strap is to beat or chastise with a strap; to whip, to lash.

Flap vs Beat - What's the difference?

flap | beat |


In lang=en terms the difference between flap and beat

is that flap is the female genitals while beat is boring.

In transitive terms the difference between flap and beat

is that flap is to move (something broad and loose) back and forth while beat is to indicate by beating or drumming.

In intransitive terms the difference between flap and beat

is that flap is to move loosely back and forth while beat is to move with pulsation or throbbing.

As an adjective beat is

exhausted.

Flap vs Trill - What's the difference?

flap | trill |


In lang=en terms the difference between flap and trill

is that flap is the female genitals while trill is a rapid alternation between an indicated note and the one above it, in musical notation usually indicated with the letters tr written above the staff.

In transitive terms the difference between flap and trill

is that flap is to move (something broad and loose) back and forth while trill is to impart the quality of a trill to; to utter as, or with, a trill.

In intransitive terms the difference between flap and trill

is that flap is to move loosely back and forth while trill is to create a trill sound; to utter trills or a trill; to play or sing in tremulous vibrations of sound; to have a trembling sound; to quaver.

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