fly — meaning in English

English meaning

• fly noun A small flying insect, especially the common housefly.
• plane noun An aircraft; an airplane.

Senses

fly is used for these senses in English:

• fly (transitive, ergative) To cause to fly (travel or float in the air): to transport via air or the like.
• plane (aircraft) An airplane; an aeroplane.

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.

plane — full definition

1. noun An aircraft; an airplane.
2. noun A completely flat surface, especially in mathematics or physics.
3. noun A tool used to shave thin layers off wood to smooth or shape it.
4. adj Completely flat or level.

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