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crane fly

noun

  1. any of numerous nonbiting insects constituting the family Tipulidae, inhabiting damp areas and resembling a large mosquito with extremely long legs.


crane fly

noun

  1. any dipterous fly of the family Tipulidae, having long legs, slender wings, and a narrow body Also called (Brit)daddy-longlegs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • Ա-ڱ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of crane fly1

First recorded in 1650–60
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Example Sentences

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The behavior has been noted in related species of crane fly, and in other insect species, when predators grasp their legs.

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Back then, the culprit was the European crane fly.

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The artificial fall also overpowered the crane fly, stymied by its long legs and slow flying.

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I sat in the driveway and watched the last few crane flies bob through the air.

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“That’s a crane fly. I have a lot of crane fly imitations.”

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