"flycraft" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: flycrafts [plural], flycraft [plural]
Etymology: From fly + -craft. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|fly|craft|id2=vehicle}} fly + -craft Head templates: {{en-noun|s|*}} flycraft (plural flycrafts or flycraft)
  1. (science fiction) A machine, device, or vessel that is capable of flight.

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