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

SpaceX said it intended to put the rocket under stress to test its limits, and parts of the rocket's flaps appeared to burn and swing wildly during the descent.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

"Or the Butterfly Effect. The analogy is that if a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, it could have an impact on the atmosphere across northern Europe, six days later."

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

Then she pushed through the flaps and dove into the water.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan