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flyve — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • catapult noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
  • fly noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
  • sail noun A large piece of fabric rigged on a boat to catch the wind and drive it forward.

Senses

flyve is used for these senses in English:

  • catapult (intransitive) To be fired from a catapult or as if from a catapult.
  • fly (transitive, ergative) To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
  • sail To move briskly and gracefully through the air.

catapult — full definition

  1. noun A device for hurling or launching objects, historically used as a weapon.
  2. noun A handheld device with a Y-shaped frame and elastic band for shooting small projectiles; a slingshot.
  3. verb To launch or hurl suddenly and with great force.
  4. verb To propel someone or something rapidly to a new level of success or attention.

fly — full definition

  1. noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
  2. verb To travel through the air, especially by aircraft.
  3. verb To move or proceed very quickly.
  4. adj Stylish, cool, or fashionable.

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