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Flight

Action of moving through the air.

Flight refers to the action of moving through the air using wings or other mechanisms, commonly observed in birds, insects, and aircraft.

Pronunciation

/flaɪt/

Etymology

From Old English fleoght, from Proto-West Germanic *fleugit

Explain Like I’m 5

Flight is when something, like a bird or airplane, moves through the air.

Fun Facts

The Wright brothers made the first sustained, controlled heavier-than-air powered flight in 1903
Some insects can fly without wings, using abdominal pumping
Flightless birds include penguins and ostriches

FAQ

What is flight? The ability to move through the air
How do birds fly? They use their wings to create lift and overcome gravity
What powers airplanes? Engines provide thrust to move the airplane forward

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

air travel flying

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

motion travel

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

bird flight aircraft flight

Meronyms — Parts or Components

wings fuselage

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

aviation transportation

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