fly

/flaɪ/ · noun

Meaning

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.
The action of flying; flight.
An act of flying.
A fly ball.
A type of small, fast carriage (sometimes pluralised flys).
A piece of canvas that covers the opening at the front of a tent.
(often plural) A strip of material (sometimes hiding zippers or buttons) at the front of a pair of trousers, pants, underpants, bootees, etc.
To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
To travel through the air, another gas or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
To flee, to escape (from).
To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
(of a proposal, project or idea) To be accepted, come about or work out.
To travel very fast, hasten.
To move suddenly, or with violence; to do an act suddenly or swiftly.
Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.
Well dressed, smart in appearance; in style, cool.
Beautiful; displaying physical beauty.
(rural) A wing.

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