soaring

The act of gliding while maintaining altitude, especially the sport of flying a heavier-than-air craft by using ascending currents of air.

Ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual: soaring fuel costs; the soaring spires of the cathedral.

adjective

Imposingly high: aerial, airy, lofty, sky-high, towering. See high/low.

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Soaring through the air symbolizes freedom from restrictions. The dreamer may have gotten out from under a burdening situation or relationship.

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Soaring is a mode of flight in which height or speed is gained by using the energy of air currents. It arises in the flight of both aircraft and birds.

• For the meteorological phenomena used, see Lift (soaring)
• For the soaring sports, see Gliding (gliders), Hang gliding and Paragliding
• For Soaring magazine, see Soaring Society of America
• For a list of birds that soar, see List of soaring birds

See also

• Bird flight
• Flying and gliding animals
• Dynamic soaring

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