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kite
noun
1 a bird of prey of the hawk family, noted for its long pointed wings, deeply forked tail, and soaring graceful flight.
2 a light frame covered in paper or some other light material, with a long holding string attached to it, for flying in the air for fun, etc.
3 (also box kite) a more complicated structure built of boxes, sometimes used for carrying recording equipment or a person in the air.
4 naut a light additional sail, usually set high up.
5 slang an aircraft.
verb (kited , kiting )
1 colloq to write (a cheque) before one has sufficient funds in one's account to cover it.
2 intr to fly like a kite; to soar.
[Anglo-Saxon cyta ]
kiting noun .
fly a kite
1 to send up and control a kite.
2 finance to issue a cheque or other financial paper without having the funds to cover it.
3 to spread a rumour or suggestion intended to provoke reaction and so test public opinion.

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