Flaps and Taps

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Flaps noun - A movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag.

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Taps and flaps are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Taps" instead a noun "Flaps".

Taps noun - (military) signal to turn the lights out.

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Flaps and taps are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flaps" instead a noun "Taps".

Dripping taps or repetitive banging noises such as from "air hammer" in pipes or a roof shingle that constantly flaps can be this, until they are repaired.

Source: Terrible Ticking
In the theatrical version, during the podrace, Anakin gets launched into the air by an off ramp, he taps the thrusters, opens the flaps, and swoops down (with the sound dropping out) to land in front of Sebulba, with the triumphant sounds of the twin engines roaring.

Source: Do a Barrel Roll

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