Fly
Word | FLY |
Character | 3 |
Hyphenation | fly |
Pronunciations | /flaɪ/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Fly"
What do we mean by fly?
Any of numerous two-winged insects of the order Diptera, especially any of the family Muscidae, which includes the housefly. noun
Any of various other flying insects, such as a caddisfly. noun
A fishing lure simulating a fly, made by attaching materials such as feathers, tinsel, and colored thread to a fishhook. noun
(fly in the ointment) A detrimental circumstance or detail; a drawback. idiom
To engage in flight, especially. intransitive verb
To move through the air by means of wings or winglike parts. intransitive verb
To travel by air. intransitive verb
To operate an aircraft or spacecraft. intransitive verb
To rise in or be carried through the air by the wind. intransitive verb
To float or flap in the air. intransitive verb
To move or be sent through the air with great speed. intransitive verb
To move with great speed; rush or dart. intransitive verb
To be communicated to many people. intransitive verb
To flee; escape. intransitive verb
To hasten; spring. intransitive verb
To pass by swiftly. intransitive verb
To be dissipated; vanish. intransitive verb
Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies.
(non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
Any similar, but unrelated insect such as dragonfly or butterfly.
A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.
A chest exercise performed by moving extended arms from the sides to in front of the chest. (also flye)
A witch's familiar.
A parasite.
The butterfly stroke (plural is normally flys)
(preceded by definite article) A simple dance in which the hands are shaken in the air, popular in the 1960s.
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