flew
noun/fluː/ · /fluʊ̯/
Etymology Unknown.
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The 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.
- 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):
3 more examples
- 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:
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- flewed