FLY
(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 23 meanings of the word
Fly.
How to pronounce fly:
US
Fly - as a noun
Two-winged insects characterized by active flight
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Flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
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An opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth
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(baseball) a hit that flies up in the air
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Fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect
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Fly - as an adjective satellite
(british informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked
Fly - as a verb
Travel through the air; be airborne
Example: "Man cannot fly"
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Move quickly or suddenly
Example: "He flew about the place"
Operate an airplane
Example: "The pilot flew to cuba"
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Transport by aeroplane
Example: "We fly flowers from the caribbean to north america"
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Cause to fly or float
Example: "Fly a kite"
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Be dispersed or disseminated
Example: "Rumors and accusations are flying"
Change quickly from one emotional state to another
Example: "Fly into a rage"
Travel in an airplane
Example: "She is flying to cincinnati tonight"
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Display in the air or cause to float
Example: "Fly a kite"
Run away quickly
Example: "He threw down his gun and fled"
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- break away
- bunk
- escape
- fly the coop
- head for the hills
- hightail it
- lam
- run
- run away
- scarper
- take to the woods
- turn tail
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Travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft
Example: "Lindbergh was the first to fly the atlantic"
Hit a fly
Fly - as an adjective
Quick-witted, alert, mentally sharp.
Well dressed, smart in appearance; in style, cool.
Example: "He's pretty fly."
Beautiful; displaying physical beauty.
Example Sentences
"I want to fly to Europe for my vacation."
"She loves to fly kites on windy days."
"The pilot will fly us to our destination."
"He learned how to fly a helicopter."
"The superhero can fly faster than a speeding bullet."
Word Game Points
Is FLY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fly is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FLY has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is FLY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fly is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFLY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is FLY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fly is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFLY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.