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Synonyms

flaps

American  
[flaps] / flæps /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

  1. swelling of the lips of a horse.

Etymology

Origin of flaps

flap (noun) + -s 3

Example Sentences

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He has difficulty sitting still or paying attention and flaps his hands when excited or upset.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

These thrust differentials are coordinated with dual flaps on the trailing edges of the stubby wings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

SpaceX said it intended to put the rocket under stress to test its limits, and parts of the rocket's flaps appeared to burn and swing wildly during the descent.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

However, he noted the plane was without its landing gear and wasn't using its flaps in the expected way, suggesting that "everything happened really quite quickly".

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024

Nokomis cut new bark, made fancy overlaps and rain diversion flaps.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich

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