flaps

[flaps]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. swelling of the lips of a horse.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flaps¹

flap (noun) + -s ³

Example Sentences

My grandmother’s dashiki flaps in the monkey’s hand like a jersey.

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

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

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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.

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They drove the truck, which had “Got Milk” signs displayed on the mud flaps, along the 5 Freeway and 101 Freeway through Studio City, Hollywood and downtown and at times went onto surface streets.

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Related Words

• dangle 
• flail 
• flop 
• hang 
• thrash 
• vibrate