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Flyer vs Flyering - What's the difference?

flyer | flyering |

As nouns the difference between flyer and flyering

is that flyer is a machine that flies while flyering is the act of distributing flyers (leaflets).

As verbs the difference between flyer and flyering

is that flyer is to distribute flyers (leaflets) while flyering is .

flyer

English

Alternative forms

* flier

Noun

(en noun)
  • A machine that flies.
  • Someone who pilots or rides in an airplane.
  • A leaflet, often for advertising.
  • The part of a spinning machine that twists the thread as it takes it to, and winds it on the bobbin
  • (architecture) An arch that connects a flying buttress into the structure it supports.
  • (cheerleading) A cheerleader who is airborne for a stunt.
  • (firearms) a stray shot away from the group on a target.
  • A standard rectangular step of a staircase (as opposed to a winder).
  • A female kangaroo; a roo; a doe; a jill.
  • A leap or jump.
  • A risky investment or other venture.

    • Synonyms

    * (pilot) aviator, aviatrix

    Derived terms

    * take a flyer

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To distribute flyers (leaflets).
  • To distribute flyers in (a location) or to (recipients).

    • See also

    * advertisement * booklet * brochure * catalogue, catalog * circular * handbill * junk mail * leaflet * pamphlet

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    flyering

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The act of distributing flyers (leaflets).

    • Verb

    (head)