flew

1. pastsimple past of fly

plural flews

1. pluralThe thick, dangling upper lip of certain breeds of dog, or the canine equivalent of the upper lip.

   The raging hound's flews were twisted upwards in an angry snarl.

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   He petted the dog. 'These little guys are pretty expensive and this one looks like a good specimen.' He lifted a flew. 'Well cared for, too - these teeth have been scaled pretty recently and his ears are clean - these upright ears can be receptacles for all kinds of stuff […].' anyway, what seems to be your problem with him?'

   1994, Jonathan Kellerman, Bad Love (Alex Delaware; 8)

   During the recitation, Eltie remained on her haunches, as she looked into Ralph's eyes, pulled down an eyelid, flipped up a flew, felt around his ribcage.

   2014, Melanie Forde, “SIX — Goblins”, in Hillwilla: A Novel, Mountain Lake Press

   Gently go over your dog's face with the washcloth until it's clean. Be sure to wash the flews, or the hanging skin around the mouth.

   2010, Dogs All-in-One For Dummies, →ISBN, page 347

   In the case of the Gordon Sette, the flews are not pendulous. The lip line from the nose to the flews shows a sharp, well-defined, square contour.

   2013, Edward M. Gilbert, Jr; Patricia H. Gilbert, “Flews”, in Encyclopedia of K9 Terminology, →ISBN

comparative more flew · superlative most flew · alternative flue

1. UKdialectalshallow; flat

1. obsoletepastsimple past of flay

1. A surname