Flew
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fluː/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Flew is a verb meaning simple past of fly.
Meaning
simple past of fly.
More Meanings
- (UK, dialect) shallow; flat
- (chiefly plural) The thick, dangling upper lip of certain breeds of dog, or the canine equivalent of the upper lip.
- (obsolete) simple past of flay
Example Sentences
The raging hound's flews were twisted upwards in an angry snarl.
Gently go over your dog's face with the washcloth until it's clean. Be sure to wash the flews, or the hanging skin around the mouth.
In the case of the Gordon Sette, the flews are not pendulous. The lip line from the nose to the flews shows a sharp, well-defined, square contour.
During the recitation, Eltie remained on her haunches, as she looked into Ralph's eyes, pulled down an eyelid, flipped up a flew, felt around his ribcage.
Word Forms
- flews
Related Words
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