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Meanings of flaps in inglés

A movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag.

Usage of flaps in inglés
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CHI is a new diagnostic method for postoperative monitoring of free flaps.
Pubmed
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Three patients who had skin grafts required secondary reconstruction using free flaps.
Pubmed
3
His coat flaps open as if he'd just enjoyed a good lunch.
The Guardian
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He manages a separate project also looking at ways to ditch flaps.
Wired
5
Locoregional flaps might prove to be important reconstructive option in such patients.
Pubmed
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I decided to leave all envelopes open, to save gumming the flaps.
The Irish Times
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Untying the flaps of the coonskin cap he moved across the floor.
Blue Ridge Country
8
The reason we need those extra flaps, is because now it's flying.
Wired
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There flaps the solitary heron to the evening tryst of his tribe.
Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Volume ...
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The Journalsaid the data recorder confirmed that the flaps were not extended.
The Irish Times
11
At nine o'clock they turned in and tied the tent flaps shut.
Canoe Boys and Campfires; Or, Adventures on Winding Waters
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Scott had thrown back the flaps of his bag at the end.
The Worst Journey in the World / Antarctic 1910-1913
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The fish flaps its tail heavily and tries to tear itself away.
The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories
14
He stops short and flaps his hands on his thighs in defeat.
The usual suspects
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When that canvas flaps I can see right into the main tent.
Andy the Acrobat / Or, Out with the Greatest Show on Earth
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As she closed the flaps she gave a deep sigh of content.
The Big-Town Round-Up
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Flaps through the time
Flaps across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common