Flypaper Meaning in English
word
ˈfɫaɪˌpeɪpɝ
FLY-pay-per
flˈaɪpeɪpɐ
fly-PAY-puh
Definition
A sticky piece of paper used for catching and killing flies and other insects by trapping them when they land on it.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in homes, farms, or places where flies are common. Typically found as strips or sheets. Synonyms: 'fly strip.' Not commonly used metaphorically.
Spanish: papel matamoscasPortuguese (BR): papel pega-moscaPortuguese (PT): papel pega-moscasChinese (Simplified): 捕蝇纸Chinese (Traditional): 捕蠅紙Hindi: मक्खी पकड़ने का कागजArabic: ورق لصيد الذبابBengali: মাছি ধরার কাগজRussian: липкая лента для мух - мухоловкаJapanese: ハエ取り紙Vietnamese: giấy dính ruồiKorean: 파리끈끈이Turkish: sinek kâğıdıUrdu: مکھی پکڑنے والا کاغذIndonesian: kertas lalat
Example Sentences
We hung flypaper in the kitchen to catch flies.
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The flypaper was covered with insects by the end of the day.
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Please don’t touch the flypaper; it’s very sticky.
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I hate when my hair accidentally gets stuck to the flypaper.
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Old-fashioned flypaper works better for us than those electric traps.
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You know summer’s here when you see flypaper hanging in the store windows.
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