flyer

[ flahy-er ]
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noun
  1. Textiles.

    • a rotating device that adds twist to the slubbing or roving and winds the stock onto a spindle or bobbin in a uniform manner.

    • a similar device for adding twist to yarn.

Origin of flyer

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at fly2, -er1

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British Dictionary definitions for flyer

flyer

flier

/ (ˈflaɪə) /


noun
  1. a person or thing that flies or moves very fast

  2. an aviator or pilot

  1. informal a long flying leap; bound

  2. a fast-moving machine part, esp one having periodic motion

  3. a rectangular step in a straight flight of stairs: Compare winder (def. 5)

  4. athletics an informal word for flying start

  5. mainly US a speculative business transaction

  6. a small handbill

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