flaps
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flaps
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
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.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025
Were the flaps improperly extended, reducing lift on a heavily loaded jet in extreme heat?
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025
I need those mittens I made out of the pattern book Gran gave me, with the flaps that flip back so you can use your fingers.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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