Definition of flying
1a : moving or capable of moving in the airb : moving or made by moving rapidly flying feet a flying leapc : very brief
2 : intended for ready movement or action a flying squad car
3 : having stylized wings —used especially of livestock brand marks
4 : of or relating to the operation of aircraft a flying club
5 : traversed or to be traversed (as in speed-record trials) after a running start a flying kilometer
with flying colors
: with complete or eminent success
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Examples of flying in a Sentence
a story about a flying car
a flying attempt at finishing the work
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of flying
before 12th century
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Definition of flying
1 : travel by air
2 : the operation of an aircraft or spacecraft
Examples of flying in a Sentence
had never had the slightest fear of flying
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First Known Use of flying
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FLYING Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of flying for English Language Learners
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: moving or able to move in the air
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Definition of flying for English Language Learners
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: the activity of traveling in an aircraft
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