Flaps — synonyms, definition

1. flaps (Noun)

9 synonyms

dithers flap flappings flutterings flutters fusses pothers tizzes tizzies

5 definitions

flaps (Noun) — A movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag.

flaps (Noun) — Any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely. ex. "he wrote on the flap of the envelope"

flaps (Noun) — An excited state of agitation. ex. "there was a terrible flap about the theft"

flaps (Noun) — The motion made by flapping up and down.

flaps (Noun) — A movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body.

9 types of

aerofoil agitations airfoil animal tissue* control surface coverings surface undulations waves

23 types

barndoors coattails codpieces cusps dags earflaps earlaps flies fly sheet* jags landing flap laps leaflets overlaps pocket flap* protective fold* rainflies soft palate* tent flap* tent-flies • • •

1 part of

wing

2. flaps (Verb)

4 synonyms

beats rolls undulates waves

6 definitions

flaps (Verb) — Move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion. ex. "the waves flapped towards the beach"

flaps (Verb) — Move noisily. ex. "flags flapped in the strong wind"

flaps (Verb) — Move with a thrashing motion. ex. "The bird flapped its wings"

flaps (Verb) — Move with a flapping motion. ex. "The bird's wings were flapping"

flaps (Verb) — Make a fuss; be agitated.

flaps (Verb) — Pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds.

14 types of

articulates beats displaces enounces enunciates frets fusses moves niggles pounds pronounces says sounds out thumps

6 types

bates claps flails flutters luffs threshes