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Adverbial as the crow flies has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebTerm: As the crow fliesDescription:"As the crow flies" is an idiomatic phrase commonly used to describe the shortest distance between two points, disregarding any obstacles or detours. It implies a straight-line distance between two locations. Senses and Usages:Sense 1:Adverbial Phrase: Straight-line distance or direction between two points. Example sentence: My house is 10 miles away from the city center as the crow flies. Sense 2:Adverbial Phrase: Figurative usage to indicate the shortest or most direct route or method to accomplish something. Example sentence: If you want to get to the beach, take the freeway instead of going through downtown. It's faster as the crow flies. Sense 3:Noun Phrase: The actual flight path of a crow, often used in ornithology studies or when discussing bird behavior. Example sentence: Researchers observed the crows flying in a specific pattern, not always following the expected "as the crow flies" route. Related Products: | ||||
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