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outfling

outfling

9.9
A sudden throwing outward of things like stones or ash
  • noun
  • /ˈaʊtˌflɪŋ/
  • Archaic
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  • A dramatic outfling of confetti marked the end of the celebration.

Examples

  • The volcano's outfling of ash covered the nearby fields in gray dust.

  • The sudden outfling of stones surprised the hikers as they passed the wall.

  • The outfling of confetti was a surprise for everyone!

  • During the parade, the outfling of balloons delighted the crowd.

  • The sudden outfling of stones from the cliff startled the hikers below as they enjoyed their walk.

  • A colorful outfling of confetti filled the air as the couple celebrated their wedding.

  • At the end of the show, the performers made an impressive outfling of balloons into the audience.

Synonyms

outpouring
vsoutfling
42 4.2

A sudden large flow, for example of water, or a strong expression of feeling

refers to throwing or spreading outward rather than a large sudden flow
fling
vsoutfling
9 3.2

An act of throwing something with force

is about throwing or spreading rather than only a forceful single throw
projection
vsoutfling
2 3.8

Sending something out from a surface

is an outward throwing or spreading action rather than deliberate sending
extrusion
vsoutfling
  • Specialized
1 8.1

Forcing something out by pressing it

is an act of throwing or spreading not limited to pressure force
outflux
vsoutfling
7.5

A movement of people, money, or goods away from a place

is a throwing or spreading action rather than ongoing flow

Antonyms

499 1.1

To bring things or people together in one place

25 5.6

To pull something back so it is no longer sticking out

How Far

to hurl
53 3.6
outfling
  • Archaic
9.9
heave
4 5.5
fling
9 3.2
to throw
1.0
to toss
348 1.0

Surface Forms

outfling singular
outflings plural

Morphology

outfling = outfling (transparent) = out + fling

This is a straightforward nominal use of the verb meaning 'to fling outward'.

Etymology

The word outfling is made of out- 'out' and fling 'to throw'. Imagine someone throwing things outward, so it means the act of throwing or spreading something out.