De flappen
Example: De flappen van het vliegtuig zorgen voor extra lift tijdens het opstijgen.
Definition
"De flappen" are movable surfaces on an airplane's wings that increase lift during takeoff and landing, helping the aircraft to fly safely at lower speeds.
Etymology
The term "de flappen" comes from the Dutch word 'flap,' meaning a piece that can be lifted or bent. It reflects the function of these wing parts that 'flap' or extend outward to modify airflow. Did you know the word shares roots with the English 'flap,' both tracing back to imitative sounds related to quick, light movements?
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"De flappen" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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