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| aileron |
a movable flap on the rear edge of an airplane's wing, used to control rolling and banking. |
| anole |
any lizard of the genus Anoli, in which the male has a throat flap and all individuals have the ability to change colors. |
| codpiece |
a pouch or flap attached to the front of men's tight-fitting breeches or hose that concealed the crotch. Codpieces were typically used in the fifteen and sixteenth centuries in Europe. |
| earflap |
on a cap, a flap that can be turned down to protect the ears. |
| flapper |
a flat piece attached at one end; flap. [1/3 definitions] |
| flip-flop |
to flap or bang back and forth, up and down, or the like, or make the sound of such movement. [1/7 definitions] |
| flop |
to wave or flap loosely or erratically. [2/8 definitions] |
| flutter |
to move swiftly back and forth or up and down in a jerky or irregular manner; flap. [1/9 definitions] |
| hangnail |
a small, loose flap of skin at the side or base of the fingernail. |
| lappet |
a small loose flap or fold of cloth on a garment or head covering. [1/2 definitions] |
| mudguard |
a shield or flap over the wheel of a vehicle to deflect mud and stones thrown by the wheel's motion. [1/2 definitions] |
| operculum |
in biology, an organ or organ part that serves as a lid, flap, or cover. |
| sunbonnet |
a large fabric hat with a deep brim and a back flap that shield the face and neck from the sun. |
| tab |
a small, flat projection, such as a loop, strap, or flap, used for pulling, hanging, or opening, or as a means of identifying something. [2/7 definitions] |
| tongue |
a flap of leather under the laces of a shoe or boot. [1/10 definitions] |
| valve |
an anatomical structure, such as a membranous flap, that controls the flow of a body fluid or keeps it flowing in only one direction. [1/5 definitions] |
| visor |
a movable flap above the inside windshield of a vehicle, used to shield the eyes from glare. [1/4 definitions] |
| whip |
to lash or flap about, as though whipped by the wind. [1/13 definitions] |
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