noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A low-level flight of a ceremonial nature; a flyover (US) Ireland, UK

   "An impromptu flypast by the Red Arrows finished off the special event in style."

2. 2
   a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

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Example

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"An impromptu flypast by the Red Arrows finished off the special event in style."

Etymology

From fly + past.

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