Definition of flying

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Flying (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fl.

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Natant :: Natant (a.) Placed horizontally across the field, as if swimmimg toward the dexter side; said of all sorts of fishes except the flying fish..
Exocoetus :: Exocoetus (n.) A genus of fishes, including the common flying fishes. See Flying fish..
Taguan :: Taguan (n.) A large flying squirrel (Pteromys petuarista). Its body becomes two feet long, with a large bushy tail nearly as long..
Alight :: Alight (v. i.) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop; as, a flying bird alights on a tree; snow alights on a roof..
Vague :: Vague (v. i.) Proceeding from no known authority; unauthenticated; uncertain; flying; as, a vague report..
Gyropigeon :: Gyropigeon (n.) A flying object simulating a pigeon in flight, when projected from a spring trap. It is used as a flying target in shooting matches..
Battery :: Battery (v. t.) A company or division of artillery, including the gunners, guns, horses, and all equipments. In the United States, a battery of flying artillery consists usually of six guns..
Parachute :: Parachute (n.) A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister..
Avernian :: Avernian (a.) Of or pertaining to Avernus, a lake of Campania, in Italy, famous for its poisonous vapors, which ancient writers fancied were so malignant as to kill birds flying over it. It was represented by the poets to be connected with the infernal regions..
Winged :: Winged (a.) Furnished with wings; transported by flying; having winglike expansions.
Spray :: Spray (v. t.) Water flying in small drops or particles, as by the force of wind, or the dashing of waves, or from a waterfall, and the like..
Bird''s-eye :: Bird's-eye (a.) Seen from above, as if by a flying bird; embraced at a glance; hence, general; not minute, or entering into details; as, a bird's-eye view..
Outwing :: Outwing (v. t.) To surpass, exceed, or outstrip in flying..
Awing :: Awing (adv.) On the wing; flying; fluttering.
Evolation :: Evolation (n.) A flying out or up.
Rumor :: Rumor (n.) A flying or popular report; the common talk; hence, public fame; notoriety..
Wing-footed :: Wing-footed (a.) Having part or all of the feet adapted for flying.
Flight :: Flight (n.) A number of beings or things passing through the air together; especially, a flock of birds flying in company; the birds that fly or migrate together; the birds produced in one season; as, a flight of arrows..
Reflectent :: Reflectent (a.) Bending or flying back; reflected.
Effumability :: Effumability (n.) The capability of flying off in fumes or vapor.
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