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Meanings of kite in English
Convex quadrilateral whose four sides can be grouped into two pairs of equal-length sides that are adjacent to each other.
Usage of kite in English
1
The most famous kite experiment took place near Philadelphia three years later.
2
And again thereafter the kite reappearing announces a change in the breezes.
3
This time the kite rose straight in the air and remained steady.
4
And they have the keen eye of the kite and the vulture.
5
The kite was no longer visible on the summit of the cliff.
6
The ringtail, and the vulture, and the kite according to their kind:
7
The youngest member of our extended family received a kite for Christmas.
8
At last the kite was flying gallantly, high overhead in the blue.
9
The kite-flyers formed one long line, with the wind in their backs.
10
But Susan had already stalked off, kite in hand, without another word.
11
The feet will move and sway with each motion of the kite.
12
They first sent up a simple kite of the usual triangular design.
13
They were still flying the kite when Rachel and Ellie came home.
14
At the top of the kite he placed a pointed iron rod.
15
This is best done before the cloth is put on the kite.
16
And why was the Hetherington household permanently without simple activities like kite-flying?
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Kite across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common