Definition of "fly"
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Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings, also called true flies.
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Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
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Any similar, but unrelated insect such as dragonfly or butterfly.
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A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.
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A chest exercise performed by moving extended arms from the sides to in front of the chest. (also flye).
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The action of flying; flight.
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An act of flying.
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A fly ball.
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A type of small, fast carriage.
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A piece of canvas that covers the opening at the front of a tent.
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A strip of material hiding the zipper, buttons etc. at the front of a pair of trousers, pants, or underpants.
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The free edge of a flag.
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The horizontal length of a flag.
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Butterfly a form of swimming.
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Exercises that evolve wide opening and closing of the arms perpendicular to the shoulders.
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verb:
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To travel through the air, another gas, or a vacuum, without being in contact with a grounded surface.
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(archaic) (poetic) To flee, to escape.
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To cause to fly (travel by air or the like): to transport via air or the like.
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(colloquial, of a proposal, project or idea) To be accepted, come about or work out.
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To travel very fast.
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To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
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adjective:
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Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp, smart (in a mental sense).
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Well dressed, smart in appearance.
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Beautiful; displaying physical beauty.
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