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flying

fly·ing

flying

 
pronunciation:
flaI Ing
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: being able to fly or seeming to fly.
Ladybugs are flying beetles.Early flying machines could not stay in the air very long.
definition 2: traveling at a high speed.
The flying cars frightened the boy's grandmother.
definition 3: of or having to do with flying or people who fly.
The pilots are wearing their flying helmets.
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part of speech: noun
definition: the activity or pastime of operating an airplane.
Flying is one of the rich man's favorite hobbies.
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