Definition for FLY-ING

FLY-ING, ppr.

  1. Moving in air by means of wings; passing rapidly; springing; bursting; avoiding.
  2. adj. floating; waving; as, flying colors.
  3. adj. Moving; light, and suited for prompt motion; as, a flying camp. Flying colors, a phrase expressing triumph.

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