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fly·ing
 flying
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- pronunciation:
- flaI
Ing
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
being able to fly or seeming to fly.
A ladybug is a flying beetle.Suddenly, a flying paper airplane hit the principal on the head. |
| definition 2: |
of, pertaining to, or for aviation or aviators.
She adjusted her flying helmet.I'm taking lessons at the local flying school. |
| definition 3: |
moving very fast.
A flying bullet came through the window. |
| definition 4: |
rushed and brief.
He made a flying visit home when his father was in the hospital. |
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fugitive |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the activity or pastime of operating an aircraft or spacecraft.
He took up flying when he made his first million. |
| definition 2: |
travel by air.
Flying is the best way to reach these faraway islands. |
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