"flypast" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: flypasts [plural]
Etymology: fly + past Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fly|past}} fly + past Head templates: {{en-noun}} flypast (plural flypasts)
  1. (British) A low-level flight of a ceremonial nature; a flyover (US) Tags: British Related terms: sailpast
    Sense id: en-flypast-en-noun-Yo5LV3jK Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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