wingflap

[US]/wɪŋflæp/
[UK]/wɪŋflæp/

Translation

n.a hinged surface on the trailing edge of an aircraft wing that can be raised or lowered to increase lift or decrease speed during takeoff and landing
Word Forms
Pluralwingflaps

Phrases & Collocations

rapid wingflap

slow wingflap

wingflap sound

wingflap pattern

single wingflap

constant wingflapping

Example Sentences

the eagle's powerful wingflap carried it high into the sky.

birds create a rhythmic wingflap that generates lift.

the hummingbird's rapid wingflap is invisible to the human eye.

during takeoff, the albatross performs slow, powerful wingflaps.

the owl's silent wingflap allows it to hunt without detection.

scientists study wingflap frequency to understand bird flight.

the pelican's broad wingflap creates an impressive display.

wind turbines mimic the wingflap motion of bird wings.

the chicken's awkward wingflap barely lifts it off the ground.

aircraft designers analyze wingflap patterns for better aerodynamics.

the swift's continuous wingflap enables incredible speed.

during migration, birds maintain a steady wingflap for hours.

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