outfly

American  

[out-flahy] / ˌaʊtˈflaɪ /

verb (used with object)

outflew, outflown, outflying

1. to surpass in flying, especially in speed or distance.

   to outfly the speed of sound.

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verb (used without object)

outflew, outflown, outflying

1. Literary.  to fly out or forth.

Etymology

Origin of outfly

First recorded in 1585–95; out- + fly ²

Example Sentences

“It’s hard for a bee to outfly a fire.”

From Seattle Times

One of the best adapted seabirds in the northern hemisphere, they can outfly other seabirds and speed from shelf to coast in a few hours.

From Los Angeles Times

Ged had taken hawk-shape in fierce distress and rage, and when he flew from Osskil there had been but one thought in his mind: to outfly both Stone and shadow, to escape the cold treacherous lands, to go home.

From Literature

‘The North Wind blows, but we shall outfly it,’ said Gwaihir.

From Literature

The birds cannot, however, outfly the threats along their path.

From Nature