flying
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adjective C2- That flies or can fly. · flying fox· a flying rumour
- Brief or hurried. · flying visit
- Capable of moving rapidly; highly mobile. · flying column
- Not secured by yards.
- Capable of foiling. · Flying ferries are the watercraft of the future!
- Designating a cattle brand consisting of a letter extended on both sides with tilde-like curved lines.
- Being able to glide through the air. · flying squirrel· flying snake
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“That’s all right,” said the Stork, who was flying along beside them.
The next moment it seemed as if she were flying through the air; and then, before she had time to think about it, she was safe on the other side.
The vanquished Cock skulked away and hid himself in a quiet corner, while the conqueror, flying up to a high wall, flapped his wings and crowed exultingly with all his might.
Straightway a great flock of wild crows came flying toward her, enough to darken the sky.
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