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
He has difficulty sitting still or paying attention and flaps his hands when excited or upset.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 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
"That would point to potential human error if flaps aren't set correctly."
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2025
The pale flesh under his arm flaps like a flag.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
