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dry fly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dry fly has 1 sense
  1. dry fly - a fly (fisherman's lure) that skims the surface of the water
    --1 is a kind of
    fly
    Antonyms: wet fly

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Dry Fly

Definition:

A dry fly refers to an artificial fly that is designed to float on the surface of the water, imitating an adult insect. It is commonly used in fly fishing, where it is cast onto the water without sinking below the surface.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A type of fly used in fly fishing.

Example sentence: I prefer using dry flies when trout fishing as they mimic the insects that trout commonly feed on.

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Sense 2:

(Adjective) Used to describe a fly that floats on the water's surface.

Example sentence: The angler skillfully cast the dry fly onto the calm lake, hoping to attract the attention of the hungry fish.

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Sense 3:

(Verb) The act of presenting a dry fly to a fish.

Example sentence: Expert fly anglers know how crucial it is to properly dry fly in order to entice fish to rise and take the bait.

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