noun
- Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies.
- (non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
- Any similar, but unrelated insect such as dragonfly or butterfly.
- A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.
- A chest exercise performed by moving extended arms from the sides to in front of the chest. (also flye)
- A witch's familiar.
- A parasite.
- The butterfly stroke (plural is normally flys)
- (preceded by definite article) A simple dance in which the hands are shaken in the air, popular in the 1960s.
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