Flies — synonyms, definition

1. flies (Noun)

fly ball* fly front* fly sheet* rainflies tent flap* tent-flies

flies (Noun) — (theatre) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains).

flies (Noun) — Two-winged insects characterized by active flight.

flies (Noun) — Flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent.

flies (Noun) — An opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth.

flies (Noun) — (baseball) a hit that flies up in the air.

flies (Noun) — Fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect.

flies (Noun) — (dated) a horse-drawn carriage.

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2. flies (Verb)

aviates cuts and run fells flees pilots takes flight vanishes vaporises vaporizes wings

flies (Verb) — Travel through the air; be airborne. ex. "Man cannot fly"

flies (Verb) — Move quickly or suddenly. ex. "He flew about the place"

flies (Verb) — Operate an aeroplane. ex. "He flew the jet over Cuba"

flies (Verb) — Transport by aeroplane. ex. "We fly flowers from the Caribbean to North America"

flies (Verb) — Cause to fly or float. ex. "fly a kite"

flies (Verb) — Be dispersed or disseminated. ex. "Rumors and accusations are flying"

flies (Verb) — Change quickly from one emotional state to another. ex. "fly into a rage"

flies (Verb) — Pass away rapidly. ex. "Time flies like an arrow"

flies (Verb) — (air travel) travel in an aeroplane. ex. "she is flying to Cincinnati tonight" ex. "Are we driving or flying?"

flies (Verb) — Display in the air or cause to float. ex. "fly a kite" ex. "All nations fly their flags in front of the U.N."

flies (Verb) — Run away quickly.

flies (Verb) — Travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft. ex. "Lindbergh was the first to fly the Atlantic"

flies (Verb) — (baseball) hit a fly.

flies (Verb) — Decrease rapidly and disappear. ex. "the money flew in las Vegas"

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