flyoff
American
[flahy-awf, -of]
/ ˈflaɪˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
noun
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Meteorology. evapotranspiration.
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a competition between aircraft of various manufacturers to establish superior performance, especially in order to gain a government contract.
Etymology
Origin of flyoff
1965–70; flyoff ( def. 1 ) probably fly 2 + (run)off; flyoff ( def. 2 ) fly 2 + -off
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