Definition of "wing-beat" [wing-beat]

• A wing-stroke; one completed motion of the wing in the act of flying. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Since you discussed the way the flight is accomplished I guess my question is...with the crowd around will we see the effects of the wing-beat drafts on the surroundings?"
• "Not only can the laser target a mosquito, it can also tell a male from a female based on wing-beat."
• "Approaching gobblers will typically confront the jake first, face-to-face, intending to wing-beat and spur the competition into submission before moving on to the ladies."