Definitions:
the action or process of flying through the air

a flock or large body of birds or insects in the air, especially when migrating

the action of fleeing

a series of steps between floors or levels

a selection of small portions of a particular type of food or drink (especially alcohol) intended to be tasted together for the purpose of comparison

an extravagant or far-fetched idea or thought process

the tail of a dart.

(in soccer, cricket, etc.) deliver (a ball) with well-judged trajectory and pace

provide (an arrow or dart) with feathers or vanes

shoot (wildfowl) in flight