the world > movement > progressive motion > moving with current of air or water > motion in the air > move in the air [verb (intransitive)] > fly (as) with wings > rapidly (2)
esp. Of a bird or other winged creature: To fly lightly and swiftly; also, to make short and swift flights, to flutter.
intransitive. To move the wings rapidly; to fly rapidly. Also to clip it. archaic.