prep_phrase
Meaning 1
While flying.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: in flight
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
on the wing
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prep_phrase
Meaning 2
During operation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: on the fly
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: dynamically
prep_phrase
Meaning 3
In motion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: on the move
Antonyms: none provided
prep_phrase
Meaning 4
Departing.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
Meaning 5
flying through the air
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- we saw the ducks in flight
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: in flight
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
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