free-flying
4.6
Able to fly freely after being released into the wild
- adjective
- /friːˈflaɪɪŋ/
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volador libre
- Although they are raised in a semi-free-flying enclosure, they don't fly as well as wild birds, which are disappearing from their range.
Examples
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The rehabilitation center focuses on nurturing free-flying birds so they can eventually return to the wild.
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In the sanctuary, many free-flying birds soar above the visitors, showcasing their natural grace.
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Seeing the free-flying parrots in the rainforest was a breathtaking experience for all the tourists.
Synonyms
flighted
vsfree-flying
7.2
Having feathers or parts that let birds and arrows fly
means being able to move freely through the air after release or independence
Antonyms
How Free
Surface Forms
free-flying positive
Morphology
Etymology
Free-flying is made from free ('not tied' or 'able to move') and fly ('move in the air'), so it describes birds or bats that can fly on their own, often after being released from care.