flaps

[flaps] / flæps /

NOUN

winged or extended part of an object

Synonyms

STRONG

accessory adjunct appendage apron cover drop fly fold hanging lapel lobe lug overlap pendant ply queue skirt strip tab tag tail tippet

WEAK

pendulosity

Antonyms

WEAK

calm peace peacefulness

NOUN

commotion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brouhaha confusion fuss turbulence

STRONG

agitation banging dither fluster flutter lather panic pother state stew sweat tizzy to-do tumult turmoil twitter

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm peace

STRONG

calmness order

WEAK

peacefulness

VERB

flutter

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dangle flail flop hang thrash vibrate

STRONG

agitate beat flash lop shake swing swish thresh wag wave

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be still

STRONG

calm soothe

Example Sentences

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His sculpture, in a shade of teal that’s surprisingly regal, spreads across the ground, flaps of steel straining to lift themselves just inches off the surface as a couple plates have effortfully pulled themselves upright.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

These thrust differentials are coordinated with dual flaps on the trailing edges of the stubby wings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Were the flaps improperly extended, reducing lift on a heavily loaded jet in extreme heat?

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

"That would point to potential human error if flaps aren't set correctly."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025

I take it from her and unfold the flaps.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse