kite

Noun
  1. A bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value (synset 113403644)
    is a type of: bank check, check, cheque - a written order directing a bank to pay money
  2. A bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float (synset 113403479)
    is a type of: bank check, check, cheque - a written order directing a bank to pay money
  3. Plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper;
    Flown in wind at end of a string (synset 103626682)
    is a type of: plaything, toy - an artifact designed to be played with
    subtypes:
    • box kite - a kite shaped like a box open at both ends
    • sport kite, stunt kite - a maneuverable kite controlled by two lines and flown with both hands
    has: kite tail - a bob on a kite to provide balance
  4. Any of several small graceful hawks of the family Accipitridae having long pointed wings and feeding on insects and small animals (synset 101611073)
    is a type of: hawk - diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
    subtypes:
    belongs to: accipitridae, family accipitridae - hawks; Old World vultures; kites; harriers; eagles
Verb
  1. Increase the amount (of a check) fraudulently (synset 202211095)
    "He kited many checks"
    is a type of: increase - make bigger or more
  2. Get credit or money by using a bad check (synset 202210922)
    "The businessman kited millions of dollars"
    is a type of: obtain - come into possession of
  3. Soar or fly like a kite (synset 201946419)
    "The pilot kited for a long time over the mountains"
    referred to in: air, air travel, aviation - travel via aircraft
    is a type of: glide - fly in or as if in a glider plane
  4. Fly a kite (synset 201852132)
    "Kids were kiting in the park"; "They kited the Red Dragon model"
    is a type of: fly - cause to fly or float

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