fly
/flaɪ/
Also a verb
Meaning
A two-winged insect of the order Diptera, especially the common housefly.
A persistent fly buzzed around the kitchen while we prepared dinner.
The cloth-covered opening with buttons or a zipper at the front of a pair of pants.
He discreetly pulled up his fly before walking onto the stage.
A high batted ball that travels through the air in baseball.
The center fielder caught a routine fly to end the inning.
Collocations
- house fly
- fruit fly
- fly swatter
- fly fishing
- zippered fly
- pop fly
Synonyms
Idioms
fly on the wall
an unnoticed observer
I would love to be a fly on the wall during their negotiations.
wouldn't hurt a fly
extremely gentle and harmless
Despite his intimidating size, he wouldn't hurt a fly.