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Meaning ofkitein English

kite

us//kaɪt//uk//kaɪt//

Pluralkites
Past Tensekited
Participle Verbkiting
Third Person Singularkites

Definitions

Noun
1. a toy device (flat, tethered, wind-controlled)
2. a scavenging bird (long wings, weak legs)
3. a bird of prey (Accipitridae family)
  The kite soared through the clear sky.
4. a rodent-hunting bird (thin wings, hovering)
  A kite is a type of bird known for its sharp talons.
5. a tethered object using lift and drag
  The children flew a kite in the park.
Verb
1. to rapidly increase or move something upwards; (like a toy kite)
  The company's stock price began to kite after the announcement.
2. to alter documents for unlawful gain
  The accountant was accused of trying to kite the company's financial records.
3. to attack from a distance; keeping ahead of an enemy
  The general will kite the enemy forces with artillery fire.
4. to lead or manipulate someone into a trap or desired position
  The con artist tried to kite the tourist into a scam.
5. to glide through air like a bird
  The eagle began to kite over the mountain, its wings spread wide.
6. to manipulate something like a toy
  The skilled puppeteer learned to kite the marionette with ease and precision.
7. to write a cheque with insufficient funds
  The bank detected an attempt to kite a cheque for a large amount.
8. to travel using a kite (kitesurfing); moving rapidly
  The surfer learned to kite across the waves, feeling exhilarated and free.
9. to rush or move quickly (figuratively)
  The prices began to kite upward after the company announced its quarterly earnings.

Compounds / Phrases

kiteflying kitesurfing kiteboarding high as a kite