Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-wing
Adverb
/ˈɒn ðə wɪŋ/
Definition
In flight; while flying.
Examples
- The birds were seen on-the-wing as they migrated south for the winter.
- She captured the moment of the butterfly on-the-wing, fluttering gracefully through the garden.
- The drone soared on-the-wing over the treetops, providing stunning aerial views.
Meaning
Refers to the state of being in flight or the act of flying, especially used for birds and other flying creatures.
Synonyms
- In flight
- Flying
- Aerial
