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flappingA condition in which a route in a network becomes unavailable and available over and over again. See route dampening. flapping [′flap·iŋ] (metallurgy) Striking through the surface of molten copper to hasten oxidation by increasing the exposure to air. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Mimes, in the form of God on high, Mutter and mumble low, And hither and thither fly - Mere puppets they, who come and go At bidding of vast formless things That shift the scenery to and fro, Flapping from out their Condor wings Invisible Wo ! It was while they were thus engaged that Brady's attention was attracted by the dismal flapping of huge wings. The great height at which the kite hung made a great concave curve in the string, so that as the runners went up they made a flapping sound. |
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