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
"The flaps are set by pilots themselves, before take off, and there are several checklists and procedures to verify the setting," Mr Chan said.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
I shut the book and browse the rest of the shelves slowly, pulling out the interesting-looking books and reading the back covers and jacket flaps.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
