Flyer

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -aɪə(r)

Alternative forms

• flier

Origin

{1} + -er

Full definition of flyer

Noun

1. A machine that flies.
2. Someone who pilots or rides in an airplane.
3. A leaflet, often for advertising.
4. The part of a spinning machine that twists the thread as it takes it to, and winds it on the bobbin
5. (architecture) An arch that connects a flying buttress into the structure it supports.
6. (cheerleading) A cheerleader who is airborne for a stunt.
7. (firearms) a stray shot away from the group on a target.
8. A standard rectangular step of a staircase (as opposed to a winder).
9. A female kangaroo; a roo; a doe; a jill.
10. A leap or jump.
11. A risky investment or other venture.

Synonyms

• (pilot) aviator, aviatrix

Derived terms

• take a flyer

Verb

1. (intransitive) To distribute flyers (leaflets).
2. (transitive) To distribute flyers in (a location) or to (recipients).

Anagrams

• ferly