Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
low-flying
Adjective
/loʊ ˈflaɪɪŋ/
Definition
Referring to an aircraft that is flying at a low altitude.
Examples
- The low-flying helicopter startled the residents.
- Low-flying drones are commonly used for photography.
- During training, pilots must learn to navigate low-flying maneuvers.
Meaning
Low-flying can describe an aircraft that operates at lower heights than typical commercial flights, often for specific purposes such as surveillance or agricultural activities.
Synonyms
- Low-altitude
- Near-ground
- Close-to-ground
