Fly and Skim

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Fly verb - To move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings.

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Skim is a synonym for fly in move topic. In some cases you can use "Skim" instead a verb "Fly", when it comes to topics like sail, take to the air.

Nearby Words: flying, flyer

Skim verb - To move or proceed smoothly and readily.

Usage example: a lone hang glider skimming along just above the treetops

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Fly is a synonym for skim in move topic. You can use "Fly" instead a verb "Skim", if it concerns topics such as glide, sail, lightly.

cover	fly cover	skim cover
wings	fly wings	skim wings

Neither of these ideas are correctnote Both are now believed to have actually dived into the water to catch fish rather than fly over it, and studies have proven that skim feeding would have been physically impossible for any known pterosaur.

Source: Stock Animal Behavior

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