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flyoff

American  
[flahy-awf, -of] / ˈflaɪˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

noun

  1. Meteorology. evapotranspiration.

  2. 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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