flying spot
noun
: a spot of light moved over a surface (such as one bearing printing or an image) so that light reflected from or transmitted by different parts of the surface is translated into electrical signals for transmission (as in television or computers)
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The northern terminus of Eastern Trail ends at a beautiful, 8.78-acre waterfront park, a popular picnic and kite-flying spot.
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Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022
Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022
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“Flying spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flying%20spot. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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