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PRONUNCIATION OF KITE FLYING

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KITE FLYING

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Kite flying is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KITE FLYING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

kite flying

Kite

A kite is an aircraft consisting of multiple wings tethered to an anchor system. Frequently a wing of a kite is referenced as "kite". The necessary lift that sustains the kite in flight is generated when air flows above the kite's surface, producing low pressure above and high pressure below the wings. The interaction with the wind also generates horizontal drag along the direction of the wind. The resultant force vector from the lift and drag force components is opposed by the tension of one or more of the lines or tethers to which the kite is attached. The anchor point of the kite line may be static or moving. The same principles can be used in water and experiments have also been made with lighter-than-air kites Kites may be flown for recreation, art or other practical uses. Sport kites can be flown in aerial ballet, sometimes as part of a competition. Power kites are multi-line steerable kites designed to generate large forces which can be used to power activities such as kite surfing, kite landboarding, kite fishing, kite buggying and a new trend snow kiting. Kites towed behind boats can lift passengers which has had useful military applications in the past.

Definition of kite flying in the English dictionary

The definition of kite flying in the dictionary is the practice of drawing cheques on deposits which are already committed, assuming that the delay in clearing the cheque will allow time to replenish the account Also called: kiting.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KITE FLYING

kitchenalia
kitchendom
Kitchener
kitchenet
kitchenette
kitchenmaid
kitchenware
kite
kite balloon
kite fighting
kite-like
Kitemark
kitenge
kiter
kites
kitesurfing
kith
kithara
kiting
kitsch

WORDS THAT END LIKE KITE FLYING

belying
bullying
buying
dilly-dallying
flying
formation flying
high-flying
inlying
instrument flying
low-flying
low-lying
lying
multiplying
noncomplying
ollying
outlying
overlying
shilly-shallying
stunt flying
underlying
yogic flying

Synonyms and antonyms of kite flying in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «kite flying» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KITE FLYING

Find out the translation of kite flying to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of kite flying from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kite flying» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

放风筝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

vuelo de cometas
570 millions of speakers

English

kite flying
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पतंग उड़ाने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تطيير الطائرات الورقية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

воздушный змей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

papagaio de papel
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঘুড়ি ওড়ানো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cerf-volant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Layang-layang terbang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Drachenfliegen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

凧飛行
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

연 비행
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Layang layang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thả diều
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பறக்க பறக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पतंग उडविणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

uçurtma uçurmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aquilone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

latawiec
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

повітряний змій
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zmeu zbor
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χαρταετός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vlieër vlieg
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

drakflygning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

drageflyging
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kite flying

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KITE FLYING»

The term «kite flying» is regularly used and occupies the 77.938 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KITE FLYING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kite flying

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KITE FLYING»

Discover the use of kite flying in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kite flying and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Kite Flying in the Village: A Guyanese Girl's Story
Another part of kite flying is when mischievous children cut down kites by attaching a razor to their own kites. In this story the main character Anya deals with a mean boy named Joey who lives next door.
Myrtle Watson, 2011
2
Kite Flying
Since the wind is blowing at just the right speed, Mei-Mei and her family go to the craft store to get all the pieces needed to make a handcrafted dragon kite for the family to fly later in the day. Reprint.
Grace Lin, 2009
3
The Kite Runner: Rejacketed
Afghanistan, 1975: Twelve-year-old Amir is desperate to win the local kite-fighting tournament and his loyal friend Hassan promises to help him.
Khaled Hosseini, 2011
4
Life's too Short to Leave Kite Flying to Kids: A Little Look ...
This book is the perfect gift for busy grown-up friends-or even for your busy self.
Judy Gordon, 2010
5
Kite-Flying and Other Irrational Acts: Conversations With ...
Kite-Flying. and. Other. Irrational. Acts: ^. GEORGE. GARRETT. Interviewed by JOHN CARR George Garrett has had a prolific literary career for such a young man, and a frenetic life — and shows no signs of letting up. Those who know him  ...
John Carr, 1999
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Kiteworks: explorations in kite building & flying
Introduces the reader to kites by giving background information, discussing little known facts and records, and offering various kite projects
Maxwell Eden, 1989
7
The Kite Fighters
In a riveting narrative set in fifteenth-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites.
Linda Sue Park, 2010
8
The Kite Building and Kite Flying Handbook, With 42 Kite Plans
Explains how kites fly, surveys the different types of kites, and provides detailed instructions on the construction of a variety of kites
Jack Wiley, 1984
9
The Kite Making Handbook
The Kite Making Handbook is an ideal first time buy for anyone interested in kites.
Rossella Guerra, 2004
10
Flying the Dragon
When Skye's cousin Hiroshi and his family move to Virginia from Japan, the cultural differences lead to misunderstandings and both children are unhappy at the changes in their lives--will flying the dragon kite finally bring them together?
Natalie Dias Lorenzi, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KITE FLYING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kite flying is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dozens fly kites, release butterflies to honor cancer victims, survivors
Jacobsen, who spoke briefly of his own battle with cancer at the event – which featured kite flying and the release of dozens of monarch ... «Vallejo Times Herald, Jul 15»
2
Westmont Park District to host Taiwanese sports performance …
Sports to be demonstrated include shuttlecock kicking, diabolo spinning, rope skipping, kite flying, dragon and lion dances, and top spinning. «Suburban Life Publications, Jul 15»
3
New Jersey Yo-Yo Contest and Annual Tribute to the Philippines …
They also offer yo-yo and kite flying lessons and set up parties with loads of fun. You can reach them at 609-399-9343 or by email at aircircus.com. Contact Info. «Press of Atlantic City, Jul 15»
4
Childcare 'a key issue in Budget 2016' - Independent.ie
"All we have had to date is political kite flying," said Ms Heeney. "We have already heard proposals that the Government is considering to allow ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
5
Lincs: Summer holiday activities for all the family
From living history, film festivals and family open days to youth theatre, arts and crafts and kite flying, there's something to interest everyone at ... «Gainsborough Standard, Jul 15»
6
Taiwanese Sports Troupe to visit Westmont
These ancient sports -- including shuttlecock kicking, diabolo spinning, rope skipping, kite flying, dragon and lion dances, and top spinning ... «Chicago Daily Herald, Jul 15»
7
31 Fun, Free Things to Do This Summer | GOBankingRates
Kite flying can make you feel like a kid again, and building your own kite from inexpensive materials you might already have around the house ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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'Shiv' connects the everyday and the metaphysical at Boston Court
... often humorous and ultimately profound meditation on such far-flung topics as cultural assimilation, kite flying, colonialism, literary publishing, ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
9
Heartfelt tributes to an 'amazing' brother from Adderbury
“He had many hobbies and interests, from fishing, kite flying to supporting Liverpool and playing the guitar. He had a huge love of music and ... «Banbury Guardian, Jul 15»
10
Chinese art exhibits grow alongside nation's artistic influence
... for the Arts to host a free kite festival Sunday on the performing arts campus for children to discover the origins of kite flying in ancient China. «Daily Pilot, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Kite flying [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/kite-flying>. Apr 2024 ».
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