flyer

[ flahy-er ]

/ ˈflaɪ ər /

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noun

Textiles.

a rotating device that adds twist to the slubbing or roving and winds the stock onto a spindle or bobbin in a uniform manner.
a similar device for adding twist to yarn.

flier.

Origin of flyer

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at fly¹, -er¹

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH flyer

flier flyer

Words nearby flyer

flybook, flyboy, flybridge, flyby, flycatcher, flyer, flying, flying boat, flying bomb, flying bond, flying boxcar

Definition for flyer (2 of 3)

fly ³

[ flahy ]

/ flaɪ /

adjective British Informal.

clever; keen; ingenious.

agile; nimble.

Origin of fly

First recorded in 1805–15; perhaps special use of fly¹

Definition for flyer (3 of 3)

flier

or fly·er

[ flahy-er ]

/ ˈflaɪ ər /

noun

something that flies, as a bird or insect.

an aviator or pilot.

an airplane passenger, especially one who travels regularly by air.

a person or thing that moves with great speed.

some part of a machine having a rapid motion.

a small handbill; circular.

Informal. a flying jump or leap: He took a flier off the bridge.

Informal. a risky or speculative venture: Our flier in uranium stocks was a disaster.

one of the steps in a straight flight of stairs. Compare winder(def 2).

a trapeze artist; aerialist.

a silvery-green sunfish, Centrarchus macropterus, found from Virginia to Florida and through the lower Mississippi valley.

Origin of flier

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at fly¹, -er¹

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH flier

flier flyer

Example sentences from the Web for flyer

When Smith backed Obama in 2007, he was taking a flyer on a little known freshman senator.

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He handed me a flyer, which explained his complaint in detail.

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“The unsafe, improper and reckless use of these machines puts the community in danger,” the flyer said.

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“Put a REAL Man on the Sunnyside Board,” declares one flyer.

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However there are increasing signs that the July 13 date was a flyer from the beginning.

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The New York Flyer boomed past, and twenty lines of polished steel leaped into the glare.

Babbitt |Sinclair Lewis
Suddenly my boy woke me up, saying an English flyer had just passed.

An Aviator's Field Book |Oswald Blcke
He jumped to the control levers of the flyer and pulled the starting switch well forward.

Astounding Stories of Super-Science July 1930 |Various
The bandits, for all De Boer's admonitions, were now ill-conditioned for handling this flyer.

Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930 |Various
The insect looked at him questioningly; Jim produced the notebook and drew a sketch representing our flyer falling.

Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 |Various

British Dictionary definitions for flyer (1 of 5)

flyer

flier

/ (ˈflaɪə) /

noun

a person or thing that flies or moves very fast

an aviator or pilot

informal a long flying leap; bound

a fast-moving machine part, esp one having periodic motion

a rectangular step in a straight flight of stairs Compare winder (def. 5)

athletics an informal word for flying start

mainly US a speculative business transaction

a small handbill

British Dictionary definitions for flyer (2 of 5)

flier

/ (ˈflaɪə) /

noun

a variant spelling of flyer

British Dictionary definitions for flyer (3 of 5)

fly ¹

/ (flaɪ) /

verb flies, flying, flew or flown

(intr) (of birds, aircraft, etc) to move through the air in a controlled manner using aerodynamic forces

to travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft

to operate (an aircraft or spacecraft)

to float, flutter, or be displayed in the air or cause to float, etc, in this way to fly a kite; they flew the flag

to transport or be transported by or through the air by aircraft, wind, etc

(intr) to move or be moved very quickly, forcibly, or suddenly she came flying towards me; the door flew open

(intr) to pass swiftly time flies

to escape from (an enemy, place, etc); flee he flew the country

(intr; may be foll by at or upon) to attack a person

(intr) to have a sudden outburst he flew into a rage again

(intr) (of money, etc) to vanish rapidly

(tr) falconry (of hawks) to fly at (quarry) in attack peregrines fly rooks

(tr) theatre to suspend (scenery) above the stage so that it may be lowered into view

fly a kite

to procure money by an accommodation bill
to release information or take a step in order to test public opinion

fly high informal

to have a high aim
to prosper or flourish

fly in the face of See face (def. 19)

fly off the handle informal to lose one's temper

fly the coop US and Canadian informal to leave suddenly

go fly a kite US and Canadian informal go away

let fly informal

to lose one's temper (with a person)she really let fly at him
to shoot or throw (an object)

noun plural flies

Also called: fly front (often plural) a closure that conceals a zip, buttons, or other fastening, by having one side overlapping, as on trousers

Also called: fly sheet

a flap forming the entrance to a tent
a piece of canvas drawn over the ridgepole of a tent to form an outer roof

a small air brake used to control the chiming of large clocks

the horizontal weighted arm of a fly press

the outer edge of a flag
the distance from the outer edge of a flag to the staffCompare hoist (def. 9)

British a light one-horse covered carriage formerly let out on hire

Australian and NZ an attempt I'll give it a fly

printing

a device for transferring printed sheets from the press to a flat pile
Also called: flyhand a person who collects and stacks printed matter from a printing press
a piece of paper folded once to make four pages, with printing only on the first page

(plural) theatre the space above the stage out of view of the audience, used for storing scenery, etc

rare the act of flying

Derived forms of fly

flyable, adjective

Word Origin for fly

Old English flēogan; related to Old Frisian fliāga, Old High German fliogan, Old Norse fljūga

British Dictionary definitions for flyer (4 of 5)

fly ²

/ (flaɪ) /

noun plural flies

any dipterous insect, esp the housefly, characterized by active flight See also horsefly, blowfly, tsetse fly, crane fly

any of various similar but unrelated insects, such as the caddis fly, firefly, dragonfly, and chalcid fly

angling a lure made from a fish-hook dressed with feathers, tinsel, etc, to resemble any of various flies or nymphs: used in fly-fishing See also dry fly, wet fly

(in southern Africa) an area that is infested with the tsetse fly

drink with the flies Australian slang to drink alone

fly in amber See amber (def. 2)

fly in the ointment informal a slight flaw that detracts from value, completeness, or enjoyment

fly on the wall a person who watches others, while not being noticed himself or herself

there are no flies on him informal he is no fool

Derived forms of fly

flyless, adjective

Word Origin for fly

Old English flēoge; related to Old Norse fluga Old High German flioga; see fly 1

British Dictionary definitions for flyer (5 of 5)

fly ³

/ (flaɪ) /

adjective flyer or flyest slang

mainly British knowing and sharp; smart

mainly Scot furtive or sneaky

noun

on the fly mainly Scot in secret; sneakily

Word Origin for fly

C19: of uncertain origin

Medical definitions for flyer

fly

[ flī ]

n.

Any of numerous two-winged insects of the order Diptera.

Scientific definitions for flyer

fly

[ flī ]

Any of numerous insects of the order Diptera, having one pair of wings and large compound eyes. Flies include the houseflies, horseflies, and mosquitoes. See more at dipteran.

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noun

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Definition for flyer (2 of 3)

adjective British Informal.

Origin of fly

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or fly·er

noun

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flier

noun

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noun

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verb flies, flying, flew or flown

noun plural flies

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noun plural flies

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adjective flyer or flyest slang

noun

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flyer

noun

Origin of flyer

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH flyer

Words nearby flyer

Definition for flyer (2 of 3)

adjective British Informal.

Origin of fly

Definition for flyer (3 of 3)

or fly·er

noun

Origin of flier

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flier

noun

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noun

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verb flies, flying, flew or flown

noun plural flies

Derived forms of fly

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noun plural flies

Derived forms of fly

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adjective flyer or flyest slang

noun

Word Origin for fly

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