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Flypaper Meaning in English

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Definición

A sticky piece of paper used for catching and killing flies and other insects by trapping them when they land on it.

Uso & Matices

Used mostly in homes, farms, or places where flies are common. Typically found as strips or sheets. Synonyms: 'fly strip.' Not commonly used metaphorically.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

We hung flypaper in the kitchen to catch flies.

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Old-fashioned flypaper works better for us than those electric traps.

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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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You know summer’s here when you see flypaper hanging in the store windows.

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