Meaning of the word "dry fly" in English

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dry fly

US /ˌdraɪ ˈflaɪ/
UK /ˌdraɪ ˈflaɪ/
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Noun

1.

a type of artificial fishing fly that floats on the surface of the water, used to imitate an insect that has landed on the water

Example:
He carefully cast the dry fly onto the calm water.
Fishing with a dry fly requires skill and patience.
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