ALL meanings of kiter
kite
K k - noun kiter a light frame covered with some thin material, to be flown in the wind at the end of a long string. 1
- noun kiter any of several small birds of the hawk family Accipitridae that have long, pointed wings, feed on insects, carrion, reptiles, rodents, and birds, and are noted for their graceful, gliding flight. Compare black kite, swallow-tailed kite, white-tailed kite. 1
- noun kiter Nautical. flying kite. 1
- noun kiter Finance. a check drawn against uncollected or insufficient funds, as for redepositing, with the intention of creating a false balance in the account by taking advantage of the time lapse required for collection. a check whose amount has been raised by forgery before cashing. 1
- noun kiter a person who preys on others; sharper. 1
- verb without object kiter Informal. to fly or move with a rapid or easy motion like that of a kite. 1
- verb without object kiter to obtain money or credit through kites. 1
- verb with object kiter to employ (a check or the like) as a kite; to cash or pass (a kite, forged check, etc.). 1
- noun kiter (banking) One who writes a check while there are insufficient funds in the account, hoping it will be able to clear by the time it is cashed. 0