Horsefly (Noun)
Meaning 1
Winged fly parasitic on horses.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The horsefly landed on the horse's mane and began to suck its blood.
- Horseflies were a nuisance in the summer months, especially around the stable.
- A large horsefly buzzed loudly as it flew around the corral.
- The horse swished its tail to swat at a pesky horsefly biting its flank.
- Riders wore long sleeves and gloves to protect themselves from biting horseflies.