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fly⋅o⋅ver

  [flahy-oh-ver]
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–noun
1. a formation of aircraft in flight for observation from the ground, esp. a prearranged, low-altitude flight over a public gathering.
2. a flight over a simulated target by a bomber or bombing planes.
3. a flight over a specified area, as for viewing: We booked a one-hour flyover of the Grand Canyon.
4. the action of passing or flying overhead: rumors of another UFO flyover.
5. British. an overhead crossing, esp. a highway overpass.
Origin:
1900–05; n. use of v. phrase fly over
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fly·o·ver   (flī'ō'vər)   
n.  
  1. A flight over a specific location, usually at low altitude, as by a formation of military aircraft.
  2. Chiefly British An overpass, as on a highway.
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