Synonyms for fly

noun

1. An insect

   housefly, bluebottle, bug, winged insect, gnat, horsefly, fruit fly, tsetse fly.

2. A ball batted into the air

   fly ball, infield fly, high fly, pop fly, sacrifice fly, Texas Leaguer, fungo, aerial*, boost*, hoist*, pop-up*.

3. A hook baited artificially

   lure, weed, fish lure, dry fly, wet fly, spinner, trout fly, bass fly, minnow.

verb

1. To pass through the air

   wing, soar, float, glide, remain aloft, take to the air, take flight, fly aloft, float in the air, take wing, hover, sail, swoop, dart, flit, plummet, drift, flutter, flap, circle.

2. To move swiftly

   rush, dart, tear; see race 1, speed.

3. To flee from danger

   retreat, run away, take flight; see escape, retreat 2.

4. To manage a plane in the air

   pilot, navigate, control, aviate, jet, take off, become airborne, operate, glide, cruise, climb, dive, manipulate, maneuver, zoom.

5. To pass over by flying

   cross, circumnavigate, shuttle, hop*; see travel 2.