to outfling
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9.7
- verb
- /ˌaʊtˈflɪŋ/
- Archaic
- He outflung the blanket across the bed with a single motion.
Examples
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The dancer outflings her arms to create a dramatic effect on stage.
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He outflung his arms in excitement.
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As the storm hit, the tree outflung its branches in every direction.
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Wow! Look how she outflings those papers!
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The athlete outflings the javelin into the field with great force.
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She outflings the confetti into the air to celebrate her friend's birthday.
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The chef outflings flour around the kitchen while preparing the dough.
Synonyms
186
3.2
To move something outward using force
101
3.9
To push something or someone suddenly and forcefully forward
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5.9
To force out large amounts of something like smoke or words
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5.8
Send something suddenly and forcefully, like a rock or angry words
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3.9
To move outward in a wide, sweeping motion
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4.8
Push something outward suddenly and strongly
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6.1
To reach out a hand or arm toward something to offer help
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3.9
To make something reach forward, like an arm or wing
To stick out from something
Antonyms
How Forceful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
To outfling comes from out- 'out' and fling 'to throw', so it means to throw or spread something forcefully outward.