kiting

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of flying a kite.

  - "On a sunny day, John enjoys kiting with his friends."
  - "The children were excited to go kiting in the park."

• Noun

  The sport or recreational activity of flying a kite.

  - "Kiting is a popular pastime for people of all ages."
  - "The annual kiting festival attracts thousands of visitors."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kiting
bite , hite , rite , light

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Variants

List of all variants of kiting that leads to same result
kite , kited , kiter , kiters , kites , kiting

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Forms

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kites, kiting verb (present tense): kites, kiting verb (past tense): kited, kiting verb (past participle): kited

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Etymology

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The word 'kite' comes from the Arabic word 'mi'at', meaning 'thousand'. The use of kites for recreational purposes dates back to ancient China around 200 BC.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the largest kite measures 1,016.4 feet (310 meters) in length and 2,798.6 feet (853 meters) in width.

2. The ancient Chinese believed that flying a kite could ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.

3. The first recorded use of a kite for military purposes was during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) when kites were used to send messages over long distances.

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Related Concepts

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1. Wind: A necessary component for kiting. Wind provides the lift and propulsion for the kite to fly.

2. Kite Line: A line attached to the kite and the kite flyer, allowing control of the kite.

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Culture

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Kiting has been a popular recreational activity for centuries and has been featured in literature, art, and music. In Chinese culture, the kite is a symbol of good luck and happiness.

How to Memorize "kiting"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a colorful kite soaring in the sky, with the wind gently pulling it along.
   - Visualize yourself holding the kite line and feeling the wind in your face as you control the kite's movements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kiting' with 'fun' and 'freedom'.
   - Associate the word 'kite' with 'colorful' and 'wind'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Kites In The Sky' to remember the definition of 'kiting'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Wind Lifts Kites High' to remember the relationship between wind and kiting.

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