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Meanings of flaps in английском

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

Usage of flaps in английском
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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