flip-up

American  

[flip-uhp] / ˈflɪpˌʌp /

adjective

1. having a movable part hinged so as to be capable of being flipped upward when necessary.

   a flip-up visor.

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noun

1. a flip-up device.

flip-up British  

adjective

1. able to be opened by being flipped upwards

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Etymology

Origin of flip-up

adj., noun use of verb phrase flip up

Example Sentences

It is claimed one of the original flip-up seats moves of its own accord, as if a ghostly cinema-goer were sitting down to watch a film.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2024

“A flip-up desk can transform the room from a work zone to a yoga studio for one in a quick minute,” she says.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

Accessories include lighting systems, flip-up sights and laser-targeting devices.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2022

I had glasses, so I put these flip-up sunglass visors on them.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2018

The final big improvement is the way the rEvolve converts the Vive into a flip-up headset, allowing you to check your physical surroundings without physically removing the headset.

From The Verge • Jul. 10, 2017