outfly

/ˈaʊtflaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to fly out, especially to escape or leave quickly

“The bird outflew the hawk and escaped into the sky.”

2. noun

a bird or insect that flies out, especially at the beginning of a flight or migration

“The flock of birds was a spectacular outfly from the shore.”

Synonyms

  • outstrip
  • overtake

Antonyms

  • stay
  • underfly