Definition of Flying

1. Noun. An instance of traveling by air. "Flying was still an exciting adventure for him"


2. Adjective. Moving swiftly. "Played the difficult passage with flying fingers"
Exact synonyms: Fast-flying
Similar to: Moving

3. Adjective. Hurried and brief. "A fast visit"
Exact synonyms: Fast, Quick
Similar to: Hurried
Derivative terms: Fastness, Quickness

Definition of Flying

1. a. Moving in the air with, or as with, wings; moving lightly or rapidly; intended for rapid movement.

Definition of Flying

1. the operation of an aircraft [n -S]

Medical Definition of Flying

1. Moving in the air with, or as with, wings; moving lightly or rapidly; intended for rapid movement. Flying army, a torch attached to a long staff and used for signaling at night. Origin: From Fly. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Flying

flybridge
flybridges
flyby
flybys
flycatcher
flycatcher
flycatchers
flycatching warbler
flyer
flyer
flyers
flyest
flyfish
flyfish
flying (current term)
flying (current term)
flyings
flying bird
flying blister
flying boat
flying bomb
flying bridge
flying buttress
flying carpet
flying cat
flying colors
flying colours
flying dragon
flying drainpipe
Flying Dutchman

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