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flyer

[ flahy-er ]

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noun

Textiles.
1. a rotating device that adds twist to the slubbing or roving and winds the stock onto a spindle or bobbin in a uniform manner.
2. a similar device for adding twist to yarn.
flier.

flyer

/ ˈ�ڱ��ɪə /

noun

a person or thing that flies or moves very fast
an aviator or pilot
informal.
a long flying leap; bound
a fast-moving machine part, esp one having periodic motion
a rectangular step in a straight flight of stairs Compare winder
athletics an informal word for flying start
a speculative business transaction
a small handbill

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Word History and Origins

Origin of flyer¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; fly ², -er ¹

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After circulating a flyer with Metcalf's face labeled "Protect White Americans," Lang descended on this Texas suburb to lead a rally painting Black Americans as a near-existential threat to white Americans.

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The Ministry of Justice has begun separating entry for men and women, plus there have been reports of men distributing flyers on buses and in Umayyad Mosque in Damascus asking women to wear full-faced veils.

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However, Italian flyer Capuozzo made amends soon after with a stunning solo finish, showing deft footwork and blistering speed to score under the posts.

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Notable bands like TSOL, the Crowd, the Vandals and the Offspring will be among those featured, and an assortment of rare objects, artwork, flyers, photographs and personal mementos will be on display.

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Members of two groups, Seniors for Peace and the Democratic Club, gathered Tuesday outside a clubhouse on the 500-acre property to plan a weekend demonstration and distribute flyers that warned:

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flier

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