flyoff

[ flahy-awf, -of ]
/ ˈflaɪˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

noun

Meteorology. evapotranspiration(def 1).
a competition between aircraft of various manufacturers to establish superior performance, especially in order to gain a government contract.

Origin of flyoff

1965–70; (def 1) probably fly1 + (run)off; (def 2) fly1 + -off

Words nearby flyoff

flying wing, flying-spot, flyleaf, flyman, flynn, flyoff, flyover, flypaper, flypast, flyposting, flysch