flyer🔊

That which flies, as a bird or insect.

A machine that flies.

(dated) An airplane pilot. +

A person who travels by airplane.

(leaflet) A leaflet, often for advertising. +

The part of a spinning machine that twists the thread as it takes it to and winds it on the bobbin

(architecture) (architecture) An arch that connects a flying buttress into the structure it supports.

(synchronized swimming) A person who is lifted and/or thrown by another person or persons.

(firearms) A stray shot away from the group on a target.

A standard rectangular step of a staircase (as opposed to a winder).

A female kangaroo; a roo; a doe; a jill.

A leap or jump.

A risky investment or other venture.

(informal) A fast-moving person or thing.

(sports) A (false start)

(music) (flying cymbal)

To distribute flyers (leaflets).

To distribute flyers in (a location) or to (recipients).

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