Paces in flight? (5)
I believe the answer is:
steps
This might be a double definition.
'paces' is the first definition.
(I know this)
'flight?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for steps that I've seen before include "blocks supporting masts" , "See 23" , "Sequence of foot movements in a dance" , "Buchan's 1915 novel has 39 of them" , "Measures taken" .)