flyover

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A low-level flight, especially of military aircraft, of a ceremonial nature; a flypast (British).
  2. A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.
  3. A high-level overpass built above main overpass lanes.
  4. Middle America, noncoastal America.

Pronunciation

/ˈflaɪˌəʊvə/ /ˈflaɪˌoʊvɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-flyover.wav

Word forms

flyover flyovers fly-over

Etymology

Deverbal from fly over.

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