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fly

British pronunciation/flˈa‌ɪ/
American pronunciation/ˈfɫaɪ/
to fly
[VERB]
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1

to move or travel through the air

synonyms : wing
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2

to travel or cross something in an aircraft

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3

move quickly or suddenly

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4

operate an airplane

synonyms : aviate
pilot
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5

transport by aeroplane

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6

change quickly from one emotional state to another

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7

cause to fly or float

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8

be dispersed or disseminated

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9

pass away rapidly

synonyms : fell
vanish
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10

decrease rapidly and disappear

synonyms : vanish
vaporize
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11

hit a fly

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12

run away quickly

synonyms : flee
take flight
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13

travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft

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14

display in the air or cause to float

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1

a small flying insect that has two wings

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What is a "fly"?

A fly is a small insect belonging to the order Diptera, characterized by a single pair of wings. With a diverse range of species, flies can be found in various habitats worldwide. They are known for their ability to fly swiftly and maneuver skillfully in the air. Flies have compound eyes, a pair of antennae, and mouthparts adapted for feeding on liquids or solids. Some species, like house flies, are considered pests as they can transmit diseases by landing on surfaces and food. Flies play important ecological roles as decomposers, aiding in the breakdown of organic matter. Despite being commonly associated with annoyance, flies have fascinating adaptations and are an integral part of many ecosystems.

2

an opening in a piece of clothing that is hidden under a fold of cloth that covers the fastening

synonyms : fly front
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What is a "fly"?

A fly is a closure or opening in the front of trousers or pants that allow for easy putting on or taking off of the garment. It typically consists of a zipper or a series of buttons, although in the past, flies were often fastened with hooks and eyes or even laced together. The purpose of a fly is to provide an opening through which the wearer can use the bathroom or change clothes without having to take the garment off completely. Some garments, such as skirts or dresses, may also have a fly, but this is less common.

3

(baseball) a hit that flies up in the air

synonyms : fly ball
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4

flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent

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5

fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect

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1

(British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked

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Examples
1The arrow flew straight through the target.
2The airplane flies high above the clouds.
3The colorful bird flew high in the sky.
4a black raven is flying across the night sky.
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