kite

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈkīt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

a light frame covered with paper, cloth, or plastic, often provided with a stabilizing tail, and designed to be flown in the air at the end of a long string

2 Definition

any of various usually small hawks (family Accipitridae) with long narrow wings and often a notched or forked tail

3 Definition

a person who preys on others

4 Definition

a check drawn against uncollected funds in a bank account or fraudulently raised before cashing

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

a light sail used in light wind usually in addition to the regular working sails

2 Definition

to use (a bad check) to get credit or money

3 Definition

to cause to soar

Example Sentences
  • kited the prices they charged wealthy clients
4 Definition

to go in a rapid, carefree, or flighty manner

5 Definition

to rise rapidly : soar

6 Definition

to get money or credit by a kite

7 Definition

any of various usually small hawks with long narrow wings and a deeply forked tail

8 Definition

a light covered frame for flying in the air at the end of a long string