Antonyms for kites

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : kahyt

Phonetic Transcription : kaɪt

Definition of kites

Origin : bird of prey (Milvus ictinus), Old English cyta "kind of hawk," probably imitative of its cries (cf. ciegan "to call," German Kauz "screech owl"). The toy kite first so-called 1660s, from its way of hovering in the air like a bird. The dismissive invitation to go fly a kite is attested by 1942, American English, probably tracing to the popular song of the same name (lyrics by Johnny Burke), sung by Bing Crosby in "The Star Maker" (1939):
Go fly a kite and tie your troubles to the tailThey'll be blown away by a merry gale,Go fly a kite and toss your worries to the windAnd they won't come back, they'll be too chagrined.

As in letter : noun written communication
As in bounced check : noun bad check
As in airplane : noun vehicle that transports cargo or passengers through the air
As in epistle : noun letter
As in clear out : verb leave, often quickly
As in get out : verb escape

Example sentences :

I wish to ask the learned doctor whether he refers to Chinese kites?
Extract from : « The O'Ruddy » by Stephen Crane

I said to Margaret, when the kites were snugged down and all yards trimmed on the wind.
Extract from : « The Mutiny of the Elsinore » by Jack London

All the little plans failed like kites snipped of their tails.
Extract from : « The Art of Disappearing » by John Talbot Smith

Then the officer who was in charge of the kites sent for a superior.
Extract from : « Learning to Fly » by Claude Grahame-White

So Uncle Teddy and I privately made our kites, and stole away to fly them.
Extract from : « Little Men » by Louisa May Alcott

There was a season for marbles, for hop-scotch, for tops, and for kites.
Extract from : « Sketches of Our Life at Sarawak » by Harriette McDougall

The courtiers ceased to act like kites and never troubled him again.
Extract from : « Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln » by Charles L. Marson

The money he made by gunning or fishing he spent for tops and kites.
Extract from : « Tom, The Bootblack » by Horatio Alger

There were kites too, but you didn't catch Benny Frank flying one.
Extract from : « A Little Girl in Old New York » by Amanda Millie Douglas

There was also his remark about Marietta and kites, unatoned for as yet.
Extract from : « The Squirrel-Cage » by Dorothy Canfield

Synonyms for kites

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