flywire

Window insect barrier

Flywire is fine mesh screening used on windows and doors to keep insects out while allowing air to circulate.

Common in Australia, where it's standard on most homes: The flywire door slammed behind her.

In American English, the same material is typically called window screen or screen door.

footwear

Nike

Triumph personified

  • sneakerSoft-soled athletic shoe
  • upperShoe part above sole
  • lacingInterlacing cords through holes

lockdown · support · lightweight · breathable · running · shoe · athletic · fit · technology · construction

mesh

screen

Display or barrier

barrier · gauze · filter · fabric · weave · protection · fine · ventilation · enclosure · fiberglass

payment

transfer

Move between locations

banking · fees · exchange · currency · tuition · university · invoice · portal · student · secure

Opposites
barrier permeability

flywireglass

Transparent solid from sand

plate glass · window glass · open window · glazing · plexiglass

material transparency/solidity

flywireglass

Transparent solid from sand

plywood · sheet metal · brick · concrete · board

permeability

flywireairtight seal

Impermeable boundary preventing airflow

weatherstripping · caulking

Family

fly, wire, flies, flew, flown, flying, flier, flyer, flyable

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Rated G