5 letter words starting with FLY

flyby

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A flight in which an aircraft passes close to another object, such as a spacecraft or another aircraft, for observation or measurement purposes.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈflaɪˌbaɪ/; UK: /ˈflaɪbaɪ/

Origin and Usage: The term "flyby" originated in the 1950s as a combination of the words "fly" and "by." It is commonly used in the aerospace industry to describe a flight maneuver in which an aircraft or spacecraft passes close to another object for scientific or observational purposes.

Synonyms: Close approach, flypast, flyover, low pass.

Related Words: Flyer, flaky, flaps, flare, flash.

Example Sentences:

• The spacecraft performed a flyby of the asteroid to collect data and images.
• The fighter jet made a low-altitude flyby over the stadium during the national anthem.
• The research plane conducted a flyby of the hurricane to gather atmospheric data.

flyer

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A person or thing that flies, especially in a particular way. A small handbill advertising an event or product.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈflaɪər/, UK: /ˈflaɪə(r)/

Origin and Usage: The word "flyer" originated from the verb "fly" and has been in use since the 15th century. The noun form of "flyer" has two distinct meanings: a person or thing that flies, especially in a particular way, and a small handbill advertising an event or product. In the latter sense, "flyer" is more commonly used in American English than in British English.

Synonyms: Leaflet, handbill, pamphlet, brochure, circular, flier.

Related Words: Flair, fiery, fable, flare, flora.

Example Sentences:

• The bird was a graceful flyer, swooping and diving through the air.
• The company distributed flyers advertising their new product.
• She handed out flyers inviting people to the charity event.
• The flyer for the concert listed the date, time, and location.

flype

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A Scottish term for a sudden reversal or upset, especially in a game or contest.

Pronunciations: US: /flaɪp/; UK: /flaɪp/

Origin and Usage: The term "flype" originated in Scotland and is commonly used in Scottish English. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "flipa," which means "to turn over" or "upset." The term is often used in sports, games, and contests to describe a sudden reversal of fortune or a surprising upset.

Synonyms: Upset, reversal, turnaround, surprise, shock

Related Words: Flaky, Flank, Flare, Flask, Flats

Example Sentences:

• After being down by two goals, the team staged an impressive flype and won the game in the final minutes.
• The political election was marked by a flype as the underdog candidate unexpectedly won by a large margin.
• The chess match was full of flypes as both players made surprising moves that upset the balance of the game.