noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things
adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb
Considered when planning infrastructure projects to determine efficient transportation routes.
Relevant in flight planning to calculate direct distances between airports or waypoints.
Used in studying bird migration patterns and habitat connectivity.
Used to describe the shortest distance between two points on a map, measured in a straight line as a crow would fly.
Helps hikers, bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts estimate distances for trail planning.
Provides a direct route or distance between two locations, disregarding obstacles or detours.
In writing, 'as the crow flies' may be used to describe the shortest distance between two points without taking into account obstacles or detours.
Psychologists may use the expression 'as the crow flies' metaphorically to describe a direct and linear path of thinking or decision-making.
Urban planners may use 'as the crow flies' to measure the straight-line distance between two locations for planning transportation routes or infrastructure.
Surveyors may use 'as the crow flies' to calculate the shortest distance between two points on a map without considering the actual terrain or obstacles.
Logistics managers may use 'as the crow flies' to determine the most efficient route for transporting goods between two locations, considering only the straight-line distance.