flaps
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flaps
Example Sentences
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An old Catalan independence flag hanging by its entrance flaps in the wind, and the sound of pigs grunting and squealing in the farm buildings can be heard in the distance.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
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
"Or the Butterfly Effect. The analogy is that if a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, it could have an impact on the atmosphere across northern Europe, six days later."
From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025
Then she pushed through the flaps and dove into the water.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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