flaps
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
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
Three experts who spoke to BBC Verify suggested that the disaster may have occurred as the aircraft's flaps were not extended during take-off - though other pilots and analysts have challenged this.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
For instance, if a butterfly flaps its wings, it might create just enough wind to throw off a computer’s long-range weather predictions.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
