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to outfling

to outfling

9.7
To throw or spread something outward with force
  • verb
  • /ˌaʊtˈflɪŋ/
  • Archaic
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  • He outflung the blanket across the bed with a single motion.

Examples

  • The dancer outflings her arms to create a dramatic effect on stage.

  • He outflung his arms in excitement.

  • As the storm hit, the tree outflung its branches in every direction.

  • Wow! Look how she outflings those papers!

  • The athlete outflings the javelin into the field with great force.

  • She outflings the confetti into the air to celebrate her friend's birthday.

  • The chef outflings flour around the kitchen while preparing the dough.

Synonyms

to thrust
vsto outfling
66 3.9

To push something or someone suddenly and forcefully forward

leans more toward wide outward spreading rather than forward insertion
to push out
vsto outfling
16 3.2

To move something outward using force

focuses more on wide, energetic spreading rather than just moving away
to spew out
vsto outfling
15 5.9

To force out large amounts of something like smoke or words

is more about a one-off wide spread than continuous uncontrolled ejection
to outstretch
vsto outfling
9 3.9

To make something reach forward, like an arm or wing

involves stronger, more forceful action and wider distribution
to swing out
vsto outfling
6 3.9

To move outward in a wide, sweeping motion

applies more to forceful spreading rather than smooth sweeping movement
to let fly
vsto outfling
3 5.8

Send something suddenly and forcefully, like a rock or angry words

is similar but emphasizes wide spreading rather than a single launch
to thrust out
vsto outfling
2 4.8

Push something outward suddenly and strongly

is about throwing or spreading widely with energetic action
to stretch forth
vsto outfling
1 6.1

To reach out a hand or arm toward something to offer help

focuses more on energetic spreading and throwing rather than simple reaching
to exsert
vsto outfling
  • Specialized
9.9

To stick out from something

tends to describe broader, forceful spreading rather than mere extension

Antonyms

to gather
∞ 1.0

Bring people, things, or information together in one place

to retract
25 5.6

To pull something back so it is no longer sticking out

How Forceful

to hurl
53 3.6
to outfling
  • Archaic
9.7
launch
589 4.0
to heave
35 3.9
fling
9 3.2
to throw
∞ 1.0
to toss
348 1.0

Surface Forms

outfling infinitive
outflinging present participle
outflings third person singular
outflung past
outflung past participle

Morphology

outfling = fling (transparent) = out + fling

The meaning follows directly from the productive prefix out- plus the verb fling.

Etymology

To outfling comes from out- 'out' and fling 'to throw', so it means to throw or spread something forcefully outward.