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Fryer vs Flyer - What's the difference?

fryer | flyer |

As nouns the difference between fryer and flyer

is that fryer is a container for frying food while flyer is a machine that flies.

As a verb flyer is

to distribute flyers (leaflets).

fryer

English

Alternative forms

* frier

Noun

(en noun)
  • A container for frying food.
  • A young chicken suitable for frying; a pullet
  • Derived terms

    * deep-fat fryer

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    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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