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flying kite

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noun Nautical.

any of various sails set above the royals or skysails in light weather; jolly jumper.

any of various light upper staysails, studdingsails, or jibs.

(in yachting) any of various racing sails, as spinnakers or balloon jibs.

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Origin of flying kite

First recorded in 1810–20

Also called kite.

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019

Examples from the Web for flying kite

Historical Examples of flying kite

It is very destructive to the flying-kite school, and many lives have been sacrificed by it.
The Sailor's Word-Book
William Henry Smyth
There was a good deal of special skill required for the production of a flying-kite.
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Edward E. Hale