Word Finder - fluttering

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To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

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flags fluttering in the wind

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Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.

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To cause something to flap.

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A bird flutters its wings.

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To drive into disorder; to throw into confusion.

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To be in a state of agitation or uncertainty.

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To be frivolous.

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Rapid back-and-forth waving or oscillation.

Flakes of falling snow were fluttering in that light.

She swallowed hard at the question, panic fluttering through her.

The three men, as they passed, looked down and saw the little birds fluttering in the cold, wet grass.

The woman stepped back, one hand fluttering to her throat.

She took a step back, heart fluttering.

Ully opened the door without entering, his gaze fluttering from her to the angry non-human.

Boris, fluttering as if he had not had time to withdraw, respectfully pressed close to the doorpost with bowed head.

The uhlans started, the streamers on their spears fluttering, and trotted downhill toward the French cavalry which was seen below to the left.

Tired, she wiped her eyes, an ache fluttering through her at the lingering scent of Dusty on her skin.

Darkyn stepped out of the corner where he stood and Deidre grew edgy, fear fluttering through her.

Flower blooms and budding roses with fluttering butterflies might just be the theme choice of your little girl.

Yully wiped her tears and flung her arms around his neck, fluttering hundreds of kisses across his face.

Her hands felt clammy, her nerves fluttering.

Thus, also, you pass from the lumpish grub in the earth to the airy and fluttering butterfly.

She listened, dread fluttering through her, and sipped her wine.

Wang's signature style is form-fitting satin designs with fluttering hemlines.

On top of the hill is a huge metal crucifix and four fluttering flags.

Something petite, pretty, cute and with fluttering eyelashes was lurking in the living room.

If you worry about showing flabby arms, a short fluttering sleeve is pretty.

Castles and princesses go together in colorful patterns that may include various scenes of majestic turrets with fluttering flags.

The whole wing is a unique modification, deeply affecting the skeletal, muscular and tegumentary structures, but fluttering, skimming, sailing, soaring are motions much more akin to one another than climbing and grasping, running, scratching, paddling and wading.

He looked at the snowflakes fluttering above the fire and remembered a Russian winter at his warm, bright home, his fluffy fur coat, his quickly gliding sleigh, his healthy body, and all the affection and care of his family.

Several of the fairies were launched into the bright pink sky, then fell fluttering to the ground like swotted flies.

Prayer flags fluttering on the tallest mountain passes, innumerable monasteries and temples with frequent processions of devout pilgrims.

Swaying from side to side on his long, thin legs in his fluttering dressing gown, this lunatic was running impetuously, his gaze fixed on Rostopchin, shouting something in a hoarse voice and making signs to him to stop.

From the grind of moving staircases to the rapidly fluttering wings of the elusive "Golden Snitch" the sound effects in the film lock the viewer into Harry's world.

Nor were any Red Flags found fluttering among the neatly manicured lawns, expensive automobiles or in the local pub!

It was bright, the windows open to the soft underworld breeze and curtains fluttering.