flying (n.)

  1. an instance of traveling by air; flying was still an exciting adventure for him

    [ Syn: flight ]

    flying (adj.)

  1. moving swiftly; fast-flying planes; played the difficult passage with flying fingers

    [ Syn: fast-flying ]

  2. hurried and brief; paid a flying visit; took a flying glance at the book; a quick inspection; a fast visit

    [ Syn: quick , fast ]

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