crane fly Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. a large insect that looks like a mosquito. they are harmless and often found near water. Example Sentence The crane fly landed on the log. More Example Sentences A crane fly has long legs and wings. Synonyms daddy longlegs; mosquito hawk; insect Antonyms bat Hear It! Say It! Write It! crane fly Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: