flying

noun

(countable, aviation) An act of flight.

(uncountable, aerodynamics) The action or process of sustained motion through the air.

(uncountable, nautical) The action of sustained hydrodynamic lift on hydrofoils lifting the vessel hull lifted out of the water, for sustained motion across water.

adjective

That flies or can fly.

Brief or hurried.

Capable of moving rapidly; highly mobile.

(nautical, of a vessel) Capable of foiling.

(nautical, of a sail) Not secured by yards.

Designating a cattle brand consisting of a letter extended on both sides with tilde-like curved lines.

Synonyms for flying

flightn volitantadj aviationn glidingn wingingv wingedadj airborneadj ballooningn soaringn hoveringv

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