fly

/flaɪ/noun
Early Childhood
1

Any insect of the order Diptera; characterized by having two wings (except for some wingless species), also called true flies.

2

Especially, any of the insects of the family Muscidae, such as the common housefly (other families of Diptera include mosquitoes and midges).

3

Any similar but not closely related insect, such as a dragonfly, butterfly, or gallfly.

4

A lightweight fishing lure resembling an insect.

5

A chest exercise performed by moving extended arms from the sides to in front of the chest. (also flye)

6

The butterfly stroke (plural is normally flys).

7

A witch's familiar.

8

A parasite.

9

A simple dance in which the hands are shaken in the air, popular in the 1960s.

10

A butterfly (combination of four options).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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