flaps
Example Sentences
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As the valve tissue degenerates, the thin flaps that should meet neatly can thicken, stretch, or lose their normal shape.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
On Danielle’s flight to Minnesota, one of the flaps on the plane froze, causing an emergency landing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
My grandmother’s dashiki flaps in the monkey’s hand like a jersey.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
