kite flying

British

noun

Also called: kiting. commerce 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

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kite flying

"Kite flying has been passed down through generations from our ancestors. Almost every region in Indonesia has a tradition of kite flying," says Asep Irawan, an expert from the Indonesia Kite Museum.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2025

A grassland section will host performances, kite flying, concerts and other events.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2022

Head to the sandy beach for volleyball nets, kite flying, castle-building and beachcombing for “weird rocks” of your own.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2022

The festival includes a parade, fireworks, live music, a Washington Wizards basketball game, art installations, pet- and family-friendly activities, kite flying, food and liquor sampling, cultural events and river cruises.

From Reuters ● Mar. 22, 2022

Mucky clouds lidded the sunrise but today was bags windier and better for kite flying.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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