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flip-down

American  
[flip-daun] / ˈflɪpˌdaʊn /

adjective

  1. designed to be unfolded or pulled down for use, often with a hinge, and returned upright when not in use.


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She developed a way to replace flip-down sun visors with touch-based windshield-dimming technology.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2020

And the flip-down plastic lid that protects the screen has a little porthole cut out so you can see the clock.

From Time Magazine Archive

Designed for hunters, the TacTikka Plus has a camo strap and a flip-down red filter to avoid spooking fish or game.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Ray checked his face in the flip-down mirror and wiped away a smear of cream cheese caught in the corner of his mouth.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds

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