Cryptic crossword clue
They give lift when a flier goes over obstacles 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CROWBARS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does CROWBARS mean?

CROWBARS noun
  1. An iron or steel bar, often with a flattened end which may also be hook-shaped, to be used as a lever to manually force things apart.
  2. An electrical circuit that prevents an overvoltage from causing damage.
  3. A type of cocktail made with only Crown Royal whiskey and lemon lime soda.
CROWBARS verb
  1. To use force to move. To prise.

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