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flying

flying

482 1.1
Traveling by plane or other aircraft
  • noun
  • /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
: vuelo
  • GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FLYING DURING UNCOMPLICATED PREGNANCY

What was the hardest part about flying those routes?

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Examples

  • What was the hardest part about flying those routes?

  • MY AUNT'S FLYING IN FROM SAN ANTONIO.

  • OH, THE BALLERINA LOOKED SO GRACEFUL WITH HER PRETTY SCARF FLYING THROUGH THE AIR.

  • OUR FLYING TIME TO NEWARK WILL BE 4 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES, AND WE'LL BE CRUISING AT AN ALTITUDE OF 33,000 FEET.

  • Traveling to foreign countries is easier thanks to flying in an airplane.

  • The flying high above the clouds gave him a sense of freedom.

  • Many families prefer flying for their vacations to reduce travel time.

Synonyms

flight
vsflying
∞ 1.0

A trip by plane from one place to another

is the overall act of moving through the air rather than one trip
air travel
vsflying
31 2.0

Travel by plane to move people or goods

is the basic action of moving through the air in aircraft
air transport
vsflying
6 2.7

The movement of people or goods by plane

is the general activity rather than the organized conveyance system
3 2.7

The movement of people or goods by plane

is about the simple act of moving through the air rather than systems

Idioms

flying colors
  • Informal
22 3.2

A complete success showing that someone did very well

Someone does something very successfully

To do very well in a test or task, often easily

flying blind
  • Informal
9 7.9

Being without enough information or clear instructions in a difficult situation

1 9.5

To tell someone rudely to leave

1 9.9

To say in rude language that someone does not care at all

Start a new activity very successfully and make quick progress

Make or improve something while people already use it, fixing problems as you go

Compounds

flying saucer
  • Archaic
37 5.6

A round flat object in the sky that people think comes from another planet

16 2.9

A school where people learn to fly airplanes

A flying object seen in the sky whose origin is not known and often thought to be from space

A small night animal that glides between trees using skin flaps

4 3.8

A tropical sea fish with large fins that glides above water

A United States military medal given for heroism or great achievement in flying

flying boat
  • Archaic
2 7.5

A large plane with a body like a boat that lets it land on and float on water

flying start
  • Informal
2 3.7

A very good beginning that gives an early advantage

flying carpet
  • Literature
2 8.3

A magic carpet that flies and carries people to far places

1 5.6

A police team that moves quickly to deal with emergencies

1 9.9

A made-up god used to make fun of religious arguments

flying buttress
  • Specialized
1 8.6

An outer support that stands away from a wall and connects to it by an arch on churches

flying lizard
  • Indian
1 7.4

A small tropical Asian forest lizard that glides between trees using skin flaps

1 4.6

Able to fly freely after being released into the wild

flying fig
  • Archaic
1 9.6

A thing that is not important or worth worrying about

1 7.4

To do dangerous tricks in an airplane, often at airshows

flying bomb
  • Archaic
1 7.9

A small flying machine with wings that carries a bomb to a target

1 3.7

Moving quickly through the air like a bird or a jet

An extinct animal with wings like a bat made of skin and supported by one long finger

1 3.5

A short trip to see someone or something

flying fox
  • Australian
1 8.2

A large bat that eats fruit and has a face like a fox and long wings

flying bridge
  • Specialized
1 7.9

A small open deck above where the captain stands to watch and help steer the ship

flying dragon
  • Indian
1 9.1

A small tropical Asian lizard that glides between trees using winglike flaps of skin

flying jib
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A small outer sail on the long pole at the front of a ship that catches wind

flying brick
  • Informal
1 8.6

A badly thrown or hit object that flies fast and misses the target

instrument flying
  • Specialized
1 6.7

To fly a plane using only instruments without seeing the ground or horizon

1 3.7

An area of land where small planes take off and land

flying mouse
  • Australian
1 8.6

A small animal like a mouse that glides between trees using skin between its legs

flying lemur
  • Philippine
1 8.9

A night animal that lives in trees in Southeast Asia and glides on skin flaps

A large North American squirrel that glides between trees using a skin flap

flying mare
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A wrestling move that throws an opponent over your shoulder with a quick twist

Flying Dutchman
  • Literature
1 9.9

A ghost ship said to sail the seas forever and bring bad luck

flying coffin
  • Informal
1 9.1

An unsafe plane that is likely to crash

A small night animal that glides between trees using a skin flap

blind flying
  • Archaic
7.4

Using only instruments to fly a plane when you cannot see outside

A flying fish with large front and back fins that lets it glide far above water

A small squirrel active at night that glides between trees using a skin flap

A small tree animal from Asia with fur flaps between its legs that let it glide at night

flying cat
  • Philippine
9.9

A night animal that lives in trees in Southeast Asia and glides using a skin fold from neck to tail

A simple tube-shaped jet engine that pushes air in short bursts and needs fast launch

A name for a fun children's character or ride in parks and shows

flying phalanger
  • Australian
9.9

A small Australian animal active at night that glides between trees using skin folds

A fish from warm seas with large fan-shaped side fins that glides underwater

flying gecko
  • Philippine
8.9

A small lizard with skin flaps on its sides, legs, and tail that glides short distances between trees

A tropical fish with very large fan-like side fins that glides along the sea floor

To make a kite fly in the air for fun outdoors

flying marmot
  • Indian
9.9

A small tree animal like a squirrel that glides using a fold of skin

flying opossum
  • Australian
8.9

A small night animal with skin flaps that glide between trees

A sea fish with large side and belly fins that glides above water

monoplane flying fish
  • Specialized
9.6

A fish with only the front fins enlarged that glides above water

A fish with only its front fins made large so it can glide above the water

How Far

long haul
10 3.5
flying
482 1.1

Surface Forms

flying singular
flyings plural

Morphology

flying = fly (transparent) = fly + ing

A straightforward nominalization of the verb 'fly' with '-ing', yielding the activity or act of flying.

Etymology

Flying comes from the simple verb fly, from an old English word meaning 'to move through the air', and it shares the same root as flight. So flying as a noun means the act of travelling by air, like a trip in an airplane.