kite

A medium-sized bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail.

"We saw a red kite circling above the fields."

A light frame covered with material, flown in the wind on a string.

"The children flew their colourful kite high."

An informal term for a fraudulent or worthless cheque.

"He was caught passing a bad kite."

To fly a kite, typically as a recreational activity.

"They went to the park to kite."

To issue or pass a fraudulent or worthless cheque.

"He was arrested for kiting cheques."