flyscreen

British

/ ˈflaɪˌskriːn /

noun

a wire-mesh screen over a window to prevent flies from entering a room

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A tracker-style handlebar fronted by a thin flyscreen positions the rider in an upright stance, which LiveWire claims will enable “a comfortable and controlled riding experience.”

From The Verge

And, no, a flyscreen won’t keep them out.

From The Guardian

Although I admit it: a flyscreen is a good idea.

From The Guardian

I stagger out of the car and slip toward the flyscreen door.

From Literature

A tall man opens up and stares at me through the flyscreen.

From Literature

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