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noun
A disease in the mouths of horses involving inflammation in the cheeks or lips.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic, plural, plural-only
Topics: farriery, hobbies, horses, lifestyle, pets, sports
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
plural of flap
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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verb
third-person singular simple present indicative of flap
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
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noun
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: flap
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: airfoil, aerofoil, control surface, surface
Narrower terms: landing flap
History
Etymology tree English flap Middle English -es English -s English flaps From flap + -s.
