tent fly

noun

1. fly ²( def 22 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of tent fly¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Example Sentences

Officers should be content with a tent fly, improvising poles and shelter out of bushes.

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Found the room well filled, a large stage erected, an old tent-fly for curtain, red horse blankets for scenery.

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Back of our tents is our dining-table, made of planks split from the spruce, and sheltered with a tent fly.

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Put the spindle in the end of each pole through the holes in the ridge pole, and the eyelets in the tent and tent fly ridge.

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A large tent fly was erected over the tables to provide shade and keep out rain, if any should come.

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