kite
UK: kaɪt | US: kaɪt
n. a lightweight toy flown in the wind on a string
n. a bird of prey with long pointed wings and a forked tail
vt. to fly or soar like a kite
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The word "kite" originates from Old English cȳta, referring to the bird of prey. Its meaning expanded to include the flying toy in the 17th century, likely due to the toy's resemblance to the bird's soaring motion. The word's compact structure reflects its ancient Germanic roots, with no clear morpheme boundaries in modern English.
The children flew a colorful kite at the beach.
A red kite circled high above the field.
He managed to kite the damaged plane safely to the ground.
She enjoys making her own kites from paper and bamboo.
Kites are often seen gliding on thermal currents.