Stirred by or wavering in the wind; moving so as to produce a wind or current of air.

Of a flag, hair, etc.: see stream, v. 3a 3b.

Floating loosely, fluttering, waving. Hence in wider sense, Attached so as to have freedom of movement, hanging loose. flying jib, ‘a light sail…

That moves to and fro at its free end by the impulse of the wind or breeze.

Waving gaily or proudly like a plume or a banner.