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noun(fly)flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
Synonyms: fly sheet, rainfly, tent-fly, tent flap,
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noun(fly)an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth
Synonyms: fly front,
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noun(fly)(baseball) a hit that flies up in the air
Synonyms: fly ball,
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verb(fly)be dispersed or disseminated
Examples:
Rumors and accusations are flying.
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adjective(fly)(British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked
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verb(fly)cause to fly or float
Examples:
Fly a kite.
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verb(fly)change quickly from one emotional state to another
Examples:
Fly into a rage.
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verb(fly)display in the air or cause to float
Examples:
Fly a kite.
All nations fly their flags in front of the U.N..
All nations fly their flags in front of the U.N..
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noun(fly)fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect
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verb(fly)hit a fly
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verb(fly)move quickly or suddenly
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verb(fly)transport by aeroplane
Examples:
We fly flowers from the Caribbean to North America.
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verb(fly)travel in an airplane
Examples:
She is flying to Cincinnati tonight.
Are we driving or flying?.
Are we driving or flying?.
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verb(fly)travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft
Examples:
Lindbergh was the first to fly the Atlantic.
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noun(fly)two-winged insects characterized by active flight