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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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Airbus investigated this incident and found that space weather had corrupted data in an elevator aileron computer which sends commands to the plane's flaps.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

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

Parts of the engine appeared to explode at one stage, and flaps on the side of the rocket caught fire and swung from side-to-side.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

He crawled through the back flaps of the box.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan

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