shoofly

noun

shoo·fly | \ ˈshü-ˌflī

Definition of shoofly

1 : a child's rocker having the seat built on or usually between supports representing an animal figure

2 : any of several plants held to repel flies

Recent Examples on the Web

The initial part of the job will be the removal of the bridge and an addition of a temporary bridge, known as a shoofly, with three tracks, which will be used by rail during the construction. — Diane Dachota, chicagotribune.com, "BNSF bridge project underway to prepare for Tri-State Tollway expansion," 3 Sep. 2019 What to order: A flight of four beers for $8 is the best way to sample all the brews, including experiments like a shoofly-pie beer that’s currently on tap. — Samantha Melamed, Philly.com, "How to justify your day-drinking: beer-yoga at Wissahickon Brewing in East Falls," 2 May 2018

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