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flightless

[ˈflaɪtləs]

flightless Definition

unable to fly, typically used to describe birds that have lost the ability to fly over time.

Using flightless: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "flightless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Penguins are flightless birds.

  • Example

    The ostrich is the largest living bird and is flightless.

  • Example

    The dodo was a flightless bird that went extinct in the 17th century.

flightless Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: flightless in Brief

The term 'flightless' [ˈflaɪtləs] refers to animals, typically birds, that have lost the ability to fly over time. It is often used to describe penguins, ostriches, and other birds that are unable to fly. For example, 'The dodo was a flightless bird that went extinct in the 17th century.'

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