What does "wingbeat" mean?

A single stroke made in flight by the wings of an animal that flies by beating its wings.

What is a synonym for "wingbeat"?

Common synonyms include: flap wings, flapping, fluttered.

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

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A single stroke made in flight by the wings of an animal that flies by beating its wings.
"The birds spotted me the moment I approached. A strong southwest gale was blowing. At times, one or both of them would swing almost directly above me and without a single wingbeat remain almost motionless, in defiance of the wind, for moments at a time."

"A wingbeat – and behind us aeons!"

From wing + beat.