fly
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /flaɪ/US /flaɪ/
Meaning
noun
a small flying insect with two wings. There are many different types of fly and many of them spread disease.
“A fly was buzzing against the window.”
verb
to move through the air, using wings
“Penguins can't fly. ”
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