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

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

From BBC • Jun. 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

The cool air flaps past my face as we gallop away.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer