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flying

/'fl/aI//I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Moving in the air with, or as with, wings; moving lightly or rapidly; intended for rapid movement.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. an instance of traveling by air

    noun.act

    Examples
    Flying was still an exciting adventure for him.
    Synonyms flight

    Source: WordNet 3.0

adjective satellite

  1. moving swiftly

    adj.all

    Examples
    Fast-flying planes.
    Played the difficult passage with flying fingers.
    Synonyms fast-flying

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. hurried and brief

    adj.all

    Examples
    Paid a flying visit.
    Took a flying glance at the book.
    Synonyms fast quick

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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