on the wing

Prepositional phrase

figuratively

While flying; in flight. / (figuratively) In motion. / (figuratively) Departing.

Japanese Meaning

飛行中 / 動いている（進行中） / 出発中

What is this buttons?

Swallows often feed on the wing, catching insects with remarkable precision.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ツバメはしばしば飛行中に餌を取り、驚くほど正確に虫を捕らえます。

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Sense（1）

While flying; in flight.

Next comes a supposition, that the bird sleeps on the wing, and that the great distance from land at which it is seen at close of day is thought to favour the supposition […] .

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Sense（2）

(figuratively) In motion.

Sense（3）

(figuratively) Departing.

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