outfly

[ out-flahy ]

verb (used with object)

, out·flew, out·flown, out·fly·ing.

1. to surpass in flying, especially in speed or distance:

   to outfly the speed of sound.

verb (used without object)

, out·flew, out·flown, out·fly·ing.

1. Literary. to fly out or forth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outfly¹

First recorded in 1585–95; out- + fly ²

Example Sentences

They worked as hard as their male counterparts, and they were able to outfly all the other Po-2 bomber regiments for sheer numbers in their nightly missions.

From Literature

“It’s hard for a bee to outfly a fire.”

From Seattle Times

One of the best adapted seabirds in the northern hemisphere, they can outfly other seabirds and speed from shelf to coast in a few hours.

From Los Angeles Times

Ged had taken hawk-shape in fierce distress and rage, and when he flew from Osskil there had been but one thought in his mind: to outfly both Stone and shadow, to escape the cold treacherous lands, to go home.

From Literature

‘The North Wind blows, but we shall outfly it,’ said Gwaihir.

From Literature