flying vs operant

flying

noun
  • The action or process of sustained motion through the air. 

  • The action of sustained hydrodynamic lift on hydrofoils lifting the vessel hull lifted out of the water, for sustained motion across water. 

  • An act of flight. 

adj
  • That flies or can fly. 

  • Not secured by yards. 

  • Capable of foiling. 

  • Capable of speed 

  • Designating a cattle brand consisting of a letter extended on both sides with tilde-like curved lines. 

  • Brief or hurried. 

operant

noun
  • Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment. 

  • An operative person or thing. 

adj
  • That operates to produce an effect. 

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