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Definition fly in American English

fly noun

[countable] noun
/flaɪ/
1

a common small insect with wings. Flies eat food, are often found near garbage, and are responsible for spreading many diseases

Example

A trapped fly buzzed against the window pane.

Example

a new spray to kill flies and mosquitoes

Example

There were clouds of small flies over the river.

Synonyms and related words
ant aphid bedbug
2

the opening at the front of a pair of pants that is fastened with buttons or a zipper. The British word is flies

Example

Your fly is open!

Synonyms and related words
arm armhole bib
3

a small hook made to look like an insect, fixed to the end of a fishing line and used for catching fish

Synonyms and related words
bait barb cockpit
4

a fly ball

Synonyms and related words
at bat at bat balk
5

a flysheet for a tent

Synonyms and related words
bivouac bivouac break camp
Definition fly in American English

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