Their wings flap, beating the air.

Meaning: This sentence is describing how birds use their wings to fly by flapping them and pushing against the air.

Choice of Words: Wings are the parts of a bird's body that allow it to fly. Flap means to move the wings up and down to create lift. Beating means hitting something repeatedly.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The bird soared through the air, wings beating.
• Wings flap rhythmically through air.
• Bird wings flap air skyward.
• The bird soared through the sky, its wings beating.
• A lone bird soared through the silent sky, its wings beating rhythmically.
• A dragonfly hovered over the water, its wings beating rapidly.
• Wings flap as they soar high.
• Wings flap in graceful flight.
• Wings flap rapidly, soaring high.
• Wings flap like magic in flight.