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(satellite adjective) moving rapidly and lightly to and fro as of or with wings; "fluttering birds"; "the flittering wings of a fledgling" |
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Synonyms: flittering |
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(satellite adjective) having a slight and rapid trembling motion; "a fluttering heartbeat"; "palpitant movements rather than violent eruptions"; "my palpitating heart" |
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Synonyms: palpitant, palpitating |
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(satellite adjective) streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air; "ran quickly, her flaring coat behind her"; "a fluttering scarf"; "flying banners"; "flags waving in the breeze" |
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Synonyms: aflare, flaring, flying, waving |
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(noun) the motion made by flapping up and down |
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Synonyms: flap, flapping, flopping, flutter |
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Related Words: undulation, wave |
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