- With quick light taps or beats - In a flutter; with palpitation or quick succession of
beats. - A light, repeated sound; a pattering, as of the rain.
- Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings;
flying; hence, passing from place to place; current. - Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. - Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an
eagle volant.