FLY

Definition

1. adjective (British informal) not to be deceived or hoodwinked.
2. noun two-winged insects characterized by active flight.
3. noun flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent. — synonyms: tent-fly, rainfly, fly_sheet, tent_flap
4. noun an opening in a garment that is closed by a zipper or by buttons concealed under a fold of cloth. — synonyms: fly_front
5. noun (baseball) a hit that flies up in the air. — synonyms: fly_ball
6. noun fisherman's lure consisting of a fishhook decorated to look like an insect.
7. verb travel through the air. — synonyms: wing
8. verb move quickly or suddenly.
9. verb operate an airplane. — synonyms: aviate, pilot
10. verb transport by aeroplane.
11. verb cause to fly or float.
12. verb be dispersed or disseminated.
13. verb change quickly from one emotional state to another.
14. verb pass away rapidly. — synonyms: fell, vanish
15. verb travel in an airplane.
16. verb display in the air or cause to float.
17. verb run away quickly. — synonyms: flee, take_flight
18. verb travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft.
19. verb hit a fly.
20. verb decrease rapidly and disappear. — synonyms: vanish, vaporize