whiffling
Pronunciation: hwi´fəl•ing
Function: intransitive verb
Definition: 1. Descending rapidly in preparation to land. Motions include fast side-slipping, wings vertical to earth, twisting side to side. This behavior is typically seen when birds, especially geese, are determined to land immediately. 2. The motion of a Feather Flyer™ , designed to mimic similar motion of live birds.
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