ˈzap- noun
Etymology: probably after Edward F. Zap, 20th century American aeronautical engineer
: a split flap in which the hinge axis moves aft as the flap is deflected, thus increasing the area of the wing as well as its camber
ˈzap- noun
Etymology: probably after Edward F. Zap, 20th century American aeronautical engineer
: a split flap in which the hinge axis moves aft as the flap is deflected, thus increasing the area of the wing as well as its camber
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012