The difference between Flyer and Handbill

When used as nouns, flyer means a machine that flies, whereas handbill means a pruning hook.


Flyer is also verb with the meaning: to distribute flyers (leaflets).

check bellow for the other definitions of Flyer and Handbill

  1. Flyer as a noun:

    A machine that flies.

  2. Flyer as a noun:

    Someone who pilots or rides in an airplane.

  3. Flyer as a noun:

    A leaflet, often for advertising.

  4. Flyer as a noun:

    The part of a spinning machine that twists the thread as it takes it to and winds it on the bobbin

  5. Flyer as a noun (architecture):

    An arch that connects a flying buttress into the structure it supports.

  6. Flyer as a noun (acrobatics, cheerleading):

    The person who is lifted and/or thrown by another person or persons.

  7. Flyer as a noun (firearms):

    A stray shot away from the group on a target.

  8. Flyer as a noun:

    A standard rectangular step of a staircase (as opposed to a winder).

  9. Flyer as a noun:

    A female kangaroo; a roo; a doe; a jill.

  10. Flyer as a noun:

    A leap or jump.

  11. Flyer as a noun:

    A risky investment or other venture.

  1. Flyer as a verb (intransitive):

    To distribute flyers (leaflets).

  2. Flyer as a verb (transitive):

    To distribute flyers in (a location) or to (recipients).

  1. Handbill as a noun:

    A pruning hook.

  2. Handbill as a noun:

    A chopping instrument; billhook

  1. Handbill as a noun:

    A loose printed sheet, to be distributed by hand.