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(1):

(n.) A kind of arrow for the longbow; also, the sport of shooting with it. See Shaft.

(2):

(n.) A series of steps or stairs from one landing to another.

(3):

(n.) A number of beings or things passing through the air together; especially, a flock of birds flying in company; the birds that fly or migrate together; the birds produced in one season; as, a flight of arrows.

(4):

(n.) The husk or glume of oats.

(5):

(n.) Lofty elevation and excursion;a mounting; a soa/ing; as, a flight of imagination, ambition, folly.

(6):

(n.) The act or flying; a passing through the air by the help of wings; volitation; mode or style of flying.

(7):

(n.) The act of fleeing; the act of running away, to escape or expected evil; hasty departure.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Flight'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​f/flight.html. 1828.
 
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