fly system

noun

A system of theatrical rigging, using ropes, blocks, etc., allowing the stage crew to fly (hoist) components such as curtains, lights and scenery.

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flying system
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Meanings

nounfly system (plural fly systems)

plural fly systems

  1. A system of theatrical rigging, using ropes, blocks, etc., allowing the stage crew to fly (hoist) components such as curtains, lights and scenery.

    Synonyms: flying system

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA system of theatrical rigging, using ropes, blocks, etc., allowing the stage crew to fly (hoist) components such as curtains, lights and scenery.

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flying system

Translations

Spanish tramoya
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APA

fly system. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fly%20system

MLA

“fly system.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fly%20system. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “fly system,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/fly%20system.

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