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51flutter — flut•ter [[t]ˈflʌt ər[/t]] v. i. 1) to wave or flap about: Banners fluttered in the breeze[/ex] 2) to flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements 3) to move in quick, irregular motions; vibrate 4) to beat rapidly, as the heart 5) to be… …
52flutter — The rapid movement of engine valves. Also see bounce piston ring flutter wheel flutter …
53flutter mill — Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. a flutter wheel, esp. a small one designed as a child s plaything. [1865 70, Amer.] * * * …
54flutter — 1. verb a) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly. flags fluttering in the wind b) Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without …
55Flutter (Tontechnik) — Als Flutter werden die Gleichlaufschwankungen (Tonhöhenschwankungen > 5 Hz), die durch Drehzahlschwankungen bei einem Plattenspieler oder durch Unregelmäßigkeiten beim Bandtransport eines Tonbands entstehen können, bezeichnet. Kategorie:… …
56Flutter-by — butterfly (jocular spoonerism, punning on the phrase flutter by ) …
57flutter-by — Australian Slang butterfly (jocular spoonerism, punning on the phrase flutter by ) …
58Flutter — Flut|ter 〈[flʌ̣tə(r)] n.; Gen.: s; Pl.: unz.; Musik〉 (bei der Wiedergabe von Tonträgern) unruhiger Lauf, der durch die Vibrationen an beweglichen Komponenten von Wiedergabegeräten (Kassettenrekordern, Plattenspielern) entsteht [Etym.: <engl.… …
59flutter — wheel flutter …
60Flutter — I like to have a flutter on the horses. It means to have a bet, usually a small one by someone who is not a serious gambler …
