Meaning & use

kite

noun·Everyday

A light frame covered with fabric or plastic, flown in the wind on a string.

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The children ran along the beach trying to get their kite off the ground.

A sudden gust sent his kite spinning high above the park.

A note on using this word

"Kite" also names a type of bird of prey, and as a verb in finance it means to write a bad check.

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