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   flying

   /ˈflʌɪɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. moving or able to move through the air with wings: "a flying ant" Similar airbornein the airin flightflutteringflittingflappinghoveringfloatingglidingwindbornesoaringwingingwheelingwingedrare:volitant
   • ▪ moving rapidly, especially through the air: "one passenger was cut by flying glass"
   • ▪ done while launching oneself at someone: "I took a flying kick at the door"
   • ▪ hasty; brief: "a flying visit" Similar briefshortwhistle-stoplightningfleetinghastyrushedhurriedquickcursoryperfunctorymomentaryinformal:quickierare:fugaciousOpposite long
   • ▪ used in names of animals that can glide by using winglike membranes or other structures, e.g. flying squirrel.

   noun

   • 1. flight, especially in an aircraft: "she hates flying"

   Scrabble Points: 13

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