Definition of kite - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
toyslight frame flown in the wind on a string
- She flew her kite at the beach.
2.
animalbird of prey with long wings and tail
- The kite soared high above the trees.
3.
mathematicsTECH. quadrilateral with two pairs of equal-length edgesTECH.
- The shape of the park was a perfect kite.
4.
communicationTECH. US concealed letter or message in prisonTECH. US
- He managed to pass a kite to his friend.
5.
sailingDated light sail set in addition to working sailsDated
- They hoisted the kite to catch more wind.
6.
financeDated US fraudulent check drawn on insufficient fundsDated US
- He was caught writing a kite to cover his debts.
Verb
1.
recreationtr. fly a light frame covered with paper or cloth on a stringtr.
- The children love to kite on windy days..
2.
video gamesintr. Dated US keep ahead of an enemy to attack from a distanceintr. Dated US
- The player kited the boss to win the battle.
3.
banking fraudtr. Dated US write a cheque on an account with insufficient fundstr. Dated US
- He was caught kiting checks at the bank.
4.
sportsintr. Rare ride a power sail pulled by wind over waterintr. Rare
- They kited across the waves all afternoon.
5.
glidingintr. Rare glide while staying high and driftingintr. Rare
- The bird kited gracefully in the sky.
6.
prison slangtr. TECH. pass a concealed message in prisontr. TECH.
- He kited a note to his friend in another cell.
Images of kite
light frame flown in the wind on a string 
bird of prey with long wings and tail 
quadrilateral with two pairs of equal-length edges 
light sail set in addition to working sails
Expressions with kite
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make a kite soar in the air
We went to the park to fly a kite.
very much under the influence of drugs
After the party, he was higher than a kite.
extremely happy or excited
After winning the lottery, she felt high as a kite.
activity of flying a kite in the air
We spent the afternoon kite flying at the park.
decorative string attached to a kite
The colorful kite tail danced in the wind.
toy flown in the air, typically colorful and lightweight
Children enjoy flying a red kite on windy days..
kite with a boxlike frame open at both ends
The children flew a box kite at the beach.
activity using a kite to jump into the air
Kite jumping is thrilling on windy days.
write a cheque without sufficient funds
He decided to kite a cheque to pay the bill.
contest where kites' strings are cut
Kite fighting is popular during the festival.
large kite designed to pull the user strongly
He used a power kite for kite surfing.
kite designed for acrobatic maneuvers
He flew his stunt kite at the beach, performing loops and dives..
bird of prey, Milvus migrans, found in the Old World
The black kite soared high above the savannah.
bird of prey with a forked tail and black-and-white feathers
The swallow-tailed kite soared above the trees.
leave or stop bothering someone
When he kept asking, she told him to go fly a kite.
very fierce fighter or warrior
The general was known as a hell-kite on the battlefield.
Origin of kite
Old English, cyta (bird of prey)
Terms with kite included in their meaning
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sports
bar held by a rider to steer and manage a kite or sail
aviation
biplane aeroplane or kite
kite flying
related to the activity of flying kites
recreation
the act of flying a kite
sport
extreme water sport using a kite
acr: Kite Surfing Federation
organization that manages kite surfing activities
sports
sport using a wheeled board pulled by a kite
sports
winter sport using a kite to glide on snow
literal
make a kite soar in the air
recreation
activity of flying a kite in the air
decoration
decorative string attached to a kite
hobby
bob on a kite for balance
hobbies
kite designed for acrobatic maneuvers
recreation
kite controlled by two lines for tricks
sports
water sport involving a kite and board
sport-related
related to the sport of riding a surfboard with a kite
toys
kite with a boxlike frame open at both ends
recreation
activity using a kite to jump into the air
sports
water sport using a kite and board
sports
participate in the sport of riding on water with a kite
perform tricks
do aerial tricks while riding a kite-powered board
sports
sport using a board and kite on water
snow sport
sport using a snowboard or ski and kite on snow
wind riding
sport using a wheeled board and kite on land
Examples of kite in a sentence
Children laughed as their kite danced in the sky. A kite circled the field in search of prey. Kites are known for their distinctive forked tails. The diagram showed a kite with equal sides. In geometry class, we learned about the properties of a kite. He received a kite with secret instructions.
The inmate hid a kite in his cell. The yacht's crew adjusted the kite for better speed. Sailing enthusiasts often use a kite in light winds. The bank flagged the transaction as a kite. He was arrested for passing a kite at the store. They decided to kite at the beach. We often kite in the park during summer. He had to kite the enemy to avoid taking damage. Kiting is essential for survival in this game level. She was jailed for kiting funds. Kiting checks is a serious offense. She loves to kite along the coastline. They decided to kite in the open sea. The eagle kited over the mountains effortlessly. She watched the paper plane kite across the room. He managed to kite a message to the next cell. They often kite notes to communicate secretly.
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- French:cerf-volant, jouer au cerf-volant, ...
- German:Drachen, Drachen steigen lassen, ...
- Italian:aquilone, far volare un aquilone, ...
- Spanish:cometa, volar una cometa, ...
- Portuguese:pipa, empinar pipa, ...
- Chinese:风筝, 放风筝, ...
- Japanese:凧, 凧を揚げる, ...
- Arabic:طائِرَة وَرَقِيَّة, لَعِبَ بِالطَّائِرَةِ الوَرَقِيَّةِ, ...
- Hebrew:עֲפִיפוֹן, לְהָעִיף עֲפִיפוֹן, ...
- Russian:воздушный змей, запускать воздушного змея, ...
- Ukrainian:повітряний змій, запускати повітряного змія, ...
- Hindi:पतंग, पतंग उड़ाना, ...
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