kiteflying

kiteflying
kiteflier, kiteflyer, n.
/kuyt"fluy'ing/, n.
1. an act or instance of flying a kite.
2. the sport or hobby of flying kites. Also called kiting.
[1795-1805; KITE1 + FLYING]

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