fluttering n : the motion made by flapping up and down [syn: flap, flapping, flutter]

English

Noun

1. Rapid back and forth waving or oscillation.

   The fluttering of the moth's wings actually attracted th bat.

Verb

fluttering

1. present participle of flutter

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