Flaps has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Noun
Noun
1
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
"The pilot adjusted the trailing edge flaps during takeoff to ensure the plane gained enough lift at such a low speed."
2
plural of flap
"The pilot pulled up a pair of flaps to help the heavy plane land safely in the narrow field."
Verb
1
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flap
"The bird flaps its wings to take off from the nest."
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