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Kite

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Kite - A form of drag to be towed under water at any depth up to about forty fathoms, which on striking bottom is upset and rises to the surface; -- called also sentry.

Kite - A lofty sail, carried only when the wind is light.

Kite - A quadrilateral, one of whose diagonals is an axis of symmetry.

Kite - A light frame of wood or other material covered with paper or cloth, for flying in the air at the end of a string.

Kite - To raise money by "kites;" as, kiting transactions. See Kite, 6.

Kite - Any raptorial bird of the subfamily Milvinae, of which many species are known. They have long wings, adapted for soaring, and usually a forked tail.

Kite - The belly.

Kite - The brill.

Kite - Fictitious commercial paper used for raising money or to sustain credit, as a check which represents no deposit in bank, or a bill of exchange not sanctioned by sale of goods; an accommodation check or bill.

Kite - Fig. : One who is rapacious.


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