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outfly

verb

  1. fly beyond or faster than another
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Pronunciation: /aʊtˈflaɪ/

verb

Etymology: From out- + fly.

  1. To fly better, faster, or further than.

    She gave thee beauty — shaft of eyes, / That every shaft of war outflies!

    It shows the peahens that the peacock is strong. And it shows other males that this peacock can outstrut, outfly, outcourt, and generally outcompete them.