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Flies

/flaɪz/

The open area above a stage where scenery and equipment may be hung.

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📖 Definitions of "Flies"

noun

1
The open area above a stage where scenery and equipment may be hung.

noun

1
Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies.
2
(non-technical) Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).
3
Any similar, but unrelated insect such as dragonfly or butterfly.
4
A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.

noun

1
The action of flying; flight.
2
An act of flying.
"There was a good wind, so I decided to give the kite a fly."
3
A fly ball.
4
A type of small, fast carriage (sometimes pluralised flys).

verb

1
To hit a fly ball; to hit a fly ball that is caught for an out. Compare ground (verb) and line (verb).
"Jones flied to right in his last at-bat."

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floatsnoun	(intransitive, of an object or substance) To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
goesnoun	A surname.
hoversverb	(intransitive) To remain stationary or float in the air.
passesverb	To change place.