Fly (disambiguation)
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A fly
is any species of insect of the order Diptera; to fly is a verb referring to flight
, the process of flying. Fly may also refer to:
Fly
True flies are insects of the order Diptera . They possess a pair of wings on the mesothorax and a pair of halteres, derived from the hind wings, on the metathorax...
is any species of insect of the order Diptera; to fly is a verb referring to flight
Flight
Flight is the process by which an object moves either through an atmosphere or beyond it by generating lift or propulsive thrust, or aerostatically using buoyancy, or by simple ballistic movement....
, the process of flying. Fly may also refer to:
- Fly (clothing)Fly (clothing)A fly on clothing is a covering over an opening join concealing the mechanism, such as a zip, velcro or buttons, used to join the opening. The term is most frequently applied to a short opening over the groin in trousers, shorts and other garments, which makes them easier to put on or take off and...
, a part of trousers or other garments - Fly (pentop computer)Fly (pentop computer)The Fly is a personal electronics product manufactured by LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. It is called a "pentop" computer by its manufacturers, and is essentially a pen with a computer inside. The company claims it is the first of its kind....
, a type of computer built into a pen - Fly (tent)Fly (tent)A fly refers to the outer layer of a tent or to a piece of material which is strung up using rope as a minimalist, stand-alone shelter. In basic terms, a fly is a tent without walls. Purpose-made stand-alone flies are also sometimes referred to as bivouacs, bivvies, tarpaulins, or hootchies...
, the outer lining of a tent or stand-alone material shelter without walls - Fly (exercise)Fly (exercise)A fly is a strength training exercise in which the hand and arm move through an arc while the elbow is kept at a constant angle. Flyes are used to work the muscles of the upper body...
, a strength training exercise - Fly (American football)Fly (American Football)A fly route, also called a seam route, streak route or go route, is a pattern run by a receiver in American football, where the receiver runs straight upfield towards the endzone. The goal of the pattern is to outrun any defensive backs and get behind them, catching an undefended pass while running...
, a pattern run by a receiver in American Football - Fly (solitaire), a solitaire card game
- Fly (carriage)Fly (carriage)A fly was a horse-drawn public coach or delivery wagon, especially one let out for hire. In Britain, the term also referred to a light covered vehicle, such as a single-horse pleasure carriage or a hansom cab....
, a type of light hired carriage drawn by a single horse - Fly lure, a lure used in fly fishing tied to look like an insect
- Fly RiverFly RiverThe Fly at , is the second longest river, after the Sepik, in Papua New Guinea. The Fly is the largest river in Oceania, the largest in the world without a single dam in its catchment, and overall ranks as the twenty-fifth largest river in the world by volume of discharge...
, the second longest river of the island of New Guinea - HMS FlyHMS FlyEighteen ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Fly: was a six-gun sloop, built in 1648 and last listed in 1652. was a six-gun dogger captured from the Dutch in 1672 and wrecked in 1673. was a six-gun advice boat built in 1694 and wrecked in 1695. was a four-gun ketch built in 1696 and...
, the name of eighteen ships of the Royal Navy - Fly (brig)Fly (brig)The Fly was a brig of 100 tons that sailed from Calcutta, India on 14 May 1802 bound for Sydney, Australia.It was carrying a cargo of 4000 gallons of spirits and was commanded by John Black. It was never heard of again....
, a brig that disappeared in 1802 - Fly (dinghy)Fly (dinghy)The Fly class is a singlehanded sailing dinghy designed by R. Fillery and later modified by K. Ford. It was intended to be built at home, and appears to have been developed as a youth trainer for the British Moth...
, sailing dinghy - Fly ball or Fly, a ball batted up into the air in baseball
- Fly, a term in flag terminologyFlag terminologyFlag terminology is a jargon used in vexillology, the study of flags, to describe precisely the parts, patterns, and other attributes of flags and their display.-Description of standard flag parts and terms:...
- The Butterfly strokeButterfly strokeThe butterfly is a swimming stroke swum on the breast, with both arms moving simultaneously. The butterfly kick was developed separately, and is also known as the "dolphin kick"...
in swimming - A slang word for beautifulBeautyBeauty is a characteristic of a person, animal, place, object, or idea that provides a perceptual experience of pleasure, meaning, or satisfaction. Beauty is studied as part of aesthetics, sociology, social psychology, and culture...
- Fly!Fly!Fly! is a flight simulator for PC and Apple Macintosh computers developed by Terminal Reality and published by Gathering of Developers. It included simulation of air traffic control features as well as aircraft's on-board systems, and was acclaimed for its highly detailed fully working interactive...
a flight simulator program for personal computers - Frank Fly, a video game boss from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System EarthBound
- TsotsitaalTsotsitaalTsotsitaals are a variety of mixed languages mainly spoken in the townships of Gauteng province, such as Soweto, but also in other agglomerations all over South Africa...
(ISO 639-3 language code) - Fly class brig-sloopFly class brig-sloopThe Fly class were built as a 16-gun class of brig-sloops for the Royal Navy, although an extra two carronades were added soon after completion. The class was designed by one of the Surveyors of the Navy - Sir John Henslow - and approved in 1805...
- Fly (artist)Fly (artist)Fly is a comic book artist and illustrator, whose art has been published in several magazines and fanzines, including Slug and Lettuce, Maximum Rock 'N' Roll, World War 3 Illustrated, Village Voice...
, comic book artist and illustrator - Fly, TennesseeFly, TennesseeFly is an unincorporated community in Maury County in the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is along the Natchez Trace Parkway, south of Nashville. The small valley known as Fly Hollow is between Fly and the Natchez Trace....
Film, television and radio
- The Fly (1958 film)The Fly (1958 film)The Fly is a 1958 American science-fiction horror film, directed by Kurt Neumann. The screenplay was written by James Clavell , from the short story "The Fly" by George Langelaan...
, a horror film directed by Kurt Neumann - The Fly (1986 film)The Fly (1986 film)The Fly is a 1986 science fiction horror film co-written and directed by David Cronenberg. Produced by 20th Century Fox, and Brooksfilms, the film stars Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis and John Getz. It is a remake of the 1958 film of the same name, but retains only the basic premise of a scientist...
, a remake of the previous film directed by David Cronenberg
- To Fly!To Fly!To Fly! is a documentary film shot in the IMAX format. It follows the history of flight, from the first hot air balloons in the 19th century to 20th century manned space missions. It was created for performance at the National Air and Space Museum's IMAX Theater in Washington, D.C.It was written...
, a 1976 documentary, and the first film ever shot in the IMAX format - Fly FMFly FMFly FM is a private radio station in Malaysia owned by Media Prima Berhad. It was launched on October 3, 2005 and targets listeners aged between fifteen and thirty years old. Fly FM is the second most popular English radio station in Malaysia, besides being the fastest growing radio station in the...
, a private radio station in Malaysia - FLY FM 89,7FLY FM 89,7FLY FM 89,7 is a radio station based in Laconia, Greece.It launched in October 1991 with the motto It happens now - u hear it on FLY FM 89,7!...
, a radio station based in Greece - Fly TVFly TVFly TV was an ABC Television channel available to viewers of digital terrestrial television in Australia. The channel featured programming aimed towards teenagers and young adults. It was launched nationally on 1 November 2001, and aired alongside the children's-oriented ABC Kids Channel, which...
, a former digital television channel from ABC Television, Australia - WFLYWFLYWFLY is a Contemporary Hit Radio station licensed to Troy, New York and serving New York's Capital District as well as the surrounding areas, including the Adirondacks...
(FLY 92), a radio station in Albany, New York - "Fly" (Breaking Bad), a season three episode of Breaking Bad
Music
- Fly RecordsFly RecordsFly Records is a British independent record label, established in 1970 by the independent music publisher David Platz, and initially managed by Malcolm Jones from the offices of Essex Music in London.-History:...
, a record label - Fly (band)Fly (band)Fly is the cooperative jazz trio of saxophonist Mark Turner, drummer Jeff Ballard and bassist Larry Grenadier.- Discography :* Fly , Savoy Jazz*Sky & Country , ECM Records- External links :* *...
, a jazz trio - The Flys (US band), rock band
- The Flys (UK band)The Flys (UK band)The Flys were a British punk rock band that originally formed in 1976 in Coventry, England. After the self-release of their initial EP, Bunch of Fives, they were signed by EMI Records. With EMI they released the albums Waikiki Beach Refugees and Own...
, English punk band - F.L.Y.F.L.Y.F.L.Y. was a Latvian band, created with purpose to participate in Eurovision Song Contest.At a party following the national finals of the Eurovision Song Contest 2002, Mārtiņš Freimanis came up with an idea for the following year’s contest....
, a Latvian band - Fast Life YungstazFast Life YungstazFast Life Yungstaz is an American Rap group. The group is composed of Myko McFly, Vee, and Mook. The group's first album, Jamboree, was released on June 23, 2009.-Albums:-Mixtapes:...
, rap group
Albums
- Fly (EP), by the Sick Puppies
- Fly (Dixie Chicks album), an album released in 1999
- Fly (Sarah Brightman album)Fly (Sarah Brightman album)Fly is an album by English soprano Sarah Brightman. It is her second album with producer Frank Peterson and has a stronger pop and rock influence than her previous Broadway and operatic albums; it included collaborations with Andrea Bocelli, Tom Jones and Chris Thompson...
, an album released in 1995 - Fly (Yoko Ono album)Fly (Yoko Ono album)Fly is the second album by Yoko Ono. It was produced by John Lennon and Ono, and released in 1971. It was a complete avant-garde/Fluxus package in a gatefold sleeve that came with a full-size poster and a postcard to order Ono's book Grapefruit. Notable songs include the singles "Midsummer New...
, an album released in 1971 - Fly (Zucchero album)Fly (Zucchero album)Fly is the 11th studio album by internationally acclaimed Italian artist Zucchero, released on 22 September 2006. The album was recorded in 2006 at the Henson Recording Studios in Hollywood with producer Don Was, and previewed at the historic Ca' Vendramin Calergi in Venice, on 18 September...
, an album released in 2006
Songs
- "Fly" (Wanessa song)Fly (Wanessa song)"Fly" is a song by Brazilian recording artist Wanessa, featuring American rapper Ja Rule, taken from Wanessa's sixth studio album, Meu Momento . It was released as the lead single from the album on April 7, 2009...
, a 2009 single - "Fly" (Sugar Ray song)Fly (Sugar Ray song)"Fly" is a song by rock band Sugar Ray. It appears on their 1997 album Floored twice: one version with reggae artist Super Cat and the other without ....
, a 1997 single - "Fly" (Hilary Duff song)Fly (Hilary Duff song)"Fly" is a song by American recording artist Hilary Duff. The song was written by Kara DioGuardi and John Shanks, and produced by Shanks for Duff's self-titled third studio album, Hilary Duff . The song received mixed reviews from music critics, comparing the song to her previous single, "Come...
, a 2004 single - "Fly" (Blind Guardian song)Fly (Blind Guardian song)"Fly" is a single by Blind Guardian from their 2006 release, A Twist in the Myth. Two of the songs are from the album, "Fly" and "Skalds and Shadows", with the latter being an acoustic version only available on the single...
, a 2006 single - "Fly" (Jars of Clay song)Fly (Jars of Clay song)"Fly" is a song written and performed by Jars of Clay. It was the first mainstream single and second Christian radio single from their 2002 studio album, The Eleventh Hour...
, a 2002 single - "Fly" (Nickelback song)Fly (Nickelback song)"Fly" is the only single from Nickelback's debut Curb.. A music video was shot for it, also a first for the band. The drums featured in the song were played by the original drummer, Brandon Kroeger. "Fly" was played on local radio stations, but wasn't very successful...
, the first single - "Fly (The Angel Song)Fly (The Angel Song)"Fly " is the title of a song recorded by Canadian country music group The Wilkinsons. It was released in October 1998 as the second single from their album Nothing but Love. The song reached number-one on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart in January 1999 and number 15 on the U.S. Billboard Hot...
", a song by The Wilkinsons - "Fly" (Nicki Minaj song)Fly (Nicki Minaj song)"Fly" is a song by Trinidadian recording artist Nicki Minaj featuring Barbadian R&B singer Rihanna. The track was produced by J.R. Rotem and co-produced by Kevin Hissink. The song is inspired by the emotion of soaring above and overcoming all stereotypes and negativity, only to have come out...
, 2010 - "Fly", a song by Celine Dion on the album Falling into YouFalling into YouFalling into You is an album by Canadian singer Céline Dion, released on March 8, 1996. It is her fourth English-language album and twenty-first overall...
- "Fly", a song by Epik HighEpik HighEpik High is a South Korean indie hip hop group from Seoul, South Korea. The group is composed of Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz...
- "Fly," a song by Luscious Jackson from their 1999 album Electric HoneyElectric Honey (album)Electric Honey is the third and final studio album from New York alternative rock group Luscious Jackson, released on the Grand Royal label on June 29, 1999 ....
- "Fly", a song by Veruca Salt from their 1994 album American ThighsAmerican ThighsAmerican Thighs is the first album by alternative rock band Veruca Salt. It was released through Minty Fresh Records on September 27, 1994, and re-released through DGC Records on November 8, 1994 . The title is a reference to a line from the AC/DC song "You Shook Me All Night Long"...
- "Fly", a song by SMAPSMAPSMAP is a Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates. While originally consisting of six members, the current group members are Masahiro Nakai, Takuya Kimura, Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Shingo Katori...
- "Fly," a song by Sanctus Real on their album The Face of LoveThe Face of LoveThe Face of Love is the third studio album from Christian rock band Sanctus Real. It was released on April 4, 2006 and peaked at number 158 on the Billboard 200. The singles "I'm Not Alright" and "Don't Give Up" both reached number 1 on Christian contemporary hit radio...
- "Fly", a song by Faye Wong on her album Scenic Tour
- "Fly", a song by Nick Drake on his 1970 album Bryter LayterBryter LayterBryter Layter, recorded in 1970, was the second of three albums by British folk musician Nick Drake. Like Five Leaves Left, the album contains no unaccompanied songs: Drake was accompanied by part of the British folk rock group Fairport Convention and John Cale from The Velvet Underground, as well...
- "Fly", a song by Belgian Eurorock group Machiavel
- "Fly," a song by Ludovico Einaudi from his 2007 album DivenireDivenireDivenire is a collaboration of Piano and Orchestra generated by Italian composer Ludovico Einaudi. Released in 2007, the album also includes his critically acclaimed track "Primavera"...
- "Fly," a song by Monkey MajikMonkey MajikMonkey Majik is a Japanese pop-rock band formed in 2000, consisting of two Canadian brothers and two Japanese members .- Profile :...
from their album Thank You
See also
- Flies (disambiguation)Flies (disambiguation)Flies are insects of the Order Diptera.Flies may also refer to:* "Flies" , by Isaac Asimov* "Flies" , by Robert Silverberg* Artificial fly, bait used in fly fishing...
- Fly systemFly systemA fly system, flying system or theatrical rigging system, is a system of lines , blocks , counterweights and related devices within a theatre that enable a stage crew to quickly, quietly and safely fly components such as curtains, lights, scenery, stage effects and, sometimes, people...
, a system of ropes and other tools designed to quickly move set equipment off a stage