Definition of "flew"

He petted the dog. 'These little guys are pretty expensive and this one looks like a good specimen.' He lifted a flew. 'Well cared for, too - these teeth have been scaled pretty recently and his ears are clean - these upright ears can be receptacles for all kinds of stuff […] .' anyway, what seems to be your problem with him?'

1994, Jonathan Kellerman, Bad Love (Alex Delaware; 8)

During the recitation, Eltie remained on her haunches, as she looked into Ralph's eyes, pulled down an eyelid, flipped up a flew, felt around his ribcage.

2014, Melanie Forde, “SIX — Goblins”, in Hillwilla: A Novel, Mountain Lake Press

Gently go over your dog's face with the washcloth until it's clean. Be sure to wash the flews, or the hanging skin around the mouth.

2010, Dogs All-in-One For Dummies, page 347

In the case of the Gordon Sette, the flews are not pendulous. The lip line from the nose to the flews shows a sharp, well-defined, square contour.

2013, Edward M. Gilbert, Jr, Patricia H. Gilbert, “Flews”, in Encyclopedia of K9 Terminology