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wing vs flap

flap vs wing

wing and flap both are nouns.

wing and flap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wing Yes No Yes No
flap Yes No Yes No
wing (noun) flap (noun)
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair) any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely
one of the horizontal airfoils on either side of the fuselage of an airplane a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
an addition that extends a main building a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud the motion made by flapping up and down
a stage area out of sight of the audience an excited state of agitation
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
wing (verb) flap (verb)
travel through the air; be airborne pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds
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 wing and flap

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