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kite

1. kite \'ki-t\ n [ME, fr. OE cy-ta; akin to MHG ku-ze owl, Gk goan to 
   la]ment 1: any of various hawks (family Accipitridae) with long narrow 
   wings, a dee ply forked tail, and feet adapted for taking insects and small 
   reptiles as prey 2: a person who preys on others  3: a light frame covered 
   with paper or cloth, often provided with a balanci ng tail, and designed to 
   be flown in the air at the end of a long string 4a: ACCOMMODATION PAPER  
   4b: a check drawn against uncollected funds in a bank account or fraudulent 
   ly raised before cashing pl  5: the lightest and usu. the loftiest sails 
   carried only in a light breeze 
2. kite vi 1: to get money or credit by a kite  2: to go in a rapid, 
   carefree, or flighty manner  1: to use (a kite) to get money or credit  2: 
   to cause to soar