LANDING FLAP Synonyms

• a small parachute or articulated flap to reduce the speed of an aircraft

• a vehicular brake that operates by compressed air; especially for heavy vehicles

• any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely

• an excited state of agitation

• the motion made by flapping up and down

• a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body

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

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• to flutter noisily when moved by the wind

• move with a thrashing motion

• move with a flapping motion

• make a fuss; be agitated

• pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds

• a thin strip (wood or metal)

• equip or bar with slats

• close the slats of (windows)

• a candidate with no chance of winning but who may draw enough votes to prevent one of the leading candidates from winning

• someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

• someone who pampers or spoils by excessive indulgence

• an airfoil mounted on the rear of a car to reduce lift at high speeds

• a hinged airfoil on the upper surface of an aircraft wing that is raised to reduce lift and increase drag

• a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air; can lift or control a plane in flight