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   flight

   /flʌɪt/

   noun

   • 1. the action or process of flying through the air: "an eagle in flight" Similar flyingsoaringglidingaviationflyingair transportaerial navigationaeronautics
   • ▪ an act of flying; a journey made through the air or in space, especially a timetabled journey made by an airline: "a return flight from Gatwick to Berlin" Similar plane triptrip by airair tripjourney by airair journey
   • ▪ the movement or trajectory of a projectile or ball through the air: "the golfer's swing is obviously critical to the ball's flight" Similar trajectorytrackflight pathorbitglide pathapproach
   • ▪ relating to or denoting archery in which the main concern is shooting long distances: "short, light flight arrows"
   • ▪ the swift passage of time: literary "the never-ending flight of future days"
   • 2. a flock or large body of birds or insects in the air, especially when migrating: "flights of whooper swans" Similar flockflying groupskeinbevycoveyswarmcloudknotcluster
   • ▪ a group of aircraft operating together, especially an RAF or USAF unit of about six aircraft: "he dispatched the Hurricanes in three flights"
   • 3. the action of fleeing: "the enemy were now in flight" Similar escapegetawayfleeingrunning awayabscondingretreatdeparturehasty departureexitexodusdecampingdisappearancevanishing
   • ▪ the selling of currency or shares by many investors: "an anti-inflationary move aimed at stemming the flight of capital"
   • 4. a series of steps between floors or levels: "I climbed the three flights of stairs which led to his office" Similar staircaseset of steps/stairs
   • ▪ a series of hurdles across a racetrack.
   • ▪ a sequence of locks by which a canal ascends an incline.
   • 5. a selection of small portions of a particular type of food or drink (especially alcohol) intended to be tasted together for the purpose of comparison: "I had a flight of four ales and liked them all"
   • 6. an extravagant or far-fetched idea or thought process: "his research assistant was prone to flights of fancy"
   • 7. the tail of a dart.

   verb

   • 1. (in soccer, cricket, etc.) deliver (a ball) with well-judged trajectory and pace: British "he flighted a free kick into the box"
   • 2. provide (an arrow or dart) with feathers or vanes: "shafts of wood flighted with a handful of feathers"
   • 3. shoot (wildfowl) in flight: "duck and geese flighting"

   Word Origin Old Englishflyht ‘action or manner of flying’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch vlucht and fly1. This was probably merged in Middle English with an unrecorded Old English word related to German Flucht and to flee, which is represented by sense 3 of the noun.

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2. www.wisetour.com › what-is-the-difference-between-regional-flights-and-domesticWhat is the Difference Between Regional Flights and Domestic ......

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   May 23, 2024 · Domestic flights are flights that initiate and terminate within the same country. Regional flights also initiate and terminate within the same country. However, they are thought of as flights over shorter distances. For example, flights between Miami, Florida and Los Angeles, California would be considered domestic flights.

3. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-the-fight-or-flight-response-2795194What Is the Fight-or-Flight Response? - Verywell Mind

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   Jun 17, 2024 · The fight-or-flight state is a physiological reaction that prepares our bodies to stay and fight or to flee. Learn what happens during a fight-or-flight response and why.

4. www.britannica.com › technology › aviationAviation | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 13, 2024 · Aviation, the development and operation of heavier-than-air aircraft. The term military aviation refers to the development and use of military aircraft, while the term civil aviation refers to all nonmilitary aviation, such as air transportation provided by airlines or the carrying of cargo by.

5. executiveflyers.com › what-is-a-round-trip-flightWhat is a Round Trip Flight? (Everything You Should Know)

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   Aug 30, 2023 · A round-trip flight is when you fly from your location to another destination, and then fly back to your original location. With a round-trip flight, you purchase one ticket, which gives you an inbound and outbound flight. Round-trip flights are most popular among tourists.

6. www.simplypsychology.org › fight-flight-freeze-fawnFight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn: How We Respond to Threats

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   Nov 9, 2023 · What is Fight or Flight? The fight or flight response is the body’s natural physiological reaction to stressful, frightening, or dangerous events. It is activated by the perception of threat, quickly igniting the sympathetic nervous system and releasing hormones, preparing the body to face a threat or run to safety.

7. theconversation.com › how-do-airplanes-fly-an-aerospace-engineer-explains-theHow do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics...

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   Mar 18, 2024 · The forces of weight, thrust, drag and lift act on a plane to keep it aloft and moving. NASA. May the force (s) be with you. There are four forces that aerospace engineers consider...

8. www.nerdwallet.com › article › travelWhat Are Layover, Stopover or Open-Jaw Flights? - NerdWallet

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   Jan 11, 2024 · Layover, stopover or open-jaw flights have some key differences from direct flights. Knowing this terminology could help you find cheaper flights. Here's how.

9. www.britannica.com › science › fight-or-flight-responseFight-or-flight response | Definition, Hormones, & Facts

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   May 31, 2024 · fight-or-flight response, response to an acute threat to survival that is marked by physical changes, including nervous and endocrine changes, that prepare a human or an animal to react or to retreat.

10. calaero.edu › aeronautics › principles-of-flight5 Types of Altitude in Aviation - CAU

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    Sep 14, 2023 · Flight level is a type of altitude used in aviation that is defined as the altitude above the standard datum plane in 100-foot increments. It is typically used above a certain altitude, such as 18,000 feet above mean sea level.

11. www.choosingtherapy.com › flight-of-ideasUnderstanding the Flight of Ideas Thought Process - Choosing...

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    Aug 25, 2023 · Flight of ideas occurs when thoughts rapidly flow, often involving fast-paced speech, topic jumping, and difficulty maintaining focus.