Phrase guide

fly sheet

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

an extra cover of a tent to protect against insects and bad weather.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a printed leaflet or pamphlet

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tent-fly, rainfly, fly, tent flap

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: flap

History

Etymology

From fly + sheet.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: ulkoteltta — extra cover of a tent
  • Finnish: lentolehtinen — printed leaflet