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flying

fly·ing

flying

 
pronunciation:
flaI Ing
parts of speech:
adjective, noun
features:
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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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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.