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flap vs wing

wing vs flap

flap and wing both are nouns.

flap and wing both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flap Yes No Yes No
wing Yes No Yes No
flap (noun) wing (noun)
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane
a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body an addition that extends a main building
the motion made by flapping up and down a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
an excited state of agitation a stage area out of sight of the audience
the wing of a fowl
a unit of military aircraft
the side of military or naval formation
a group within a political party or legislature or other organization that holds distinct views or has a particular function
(in flight formation) a position to the side and just to the rear of another aircraft
a hockey player stationed in a forward position on either side
flap (verb) wing (verb)
pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds travel through the air; be airborne
make a fuss; be agitated
to flutter noisily when moved by the wind
move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion
move with a flapping motion
move with a thrashing motion
Difference between flap and wing

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