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sport kite

sport kite

5.8
A kite you fly with two lines and both hands to make quick turns
  • noun
  • /spɔrt kaɪt/
translation icon : cometa acrobática
  • Learning to fly a sport kite requires good coordination and quick reflexes.

Examples

  • She bought a new sport kite for her summer trip to the beach.

  • The sport kite soared high in the sky.

  • Pilots use a sport kite to perform precise aerial maneuvers at festivals.

  • Have you ever flown a sport kite?

  • Many enthusiasts flock to the festival to showcase their sport kites as they perform incredible aerial tricks.

  • Flying a sport kite requires skill and practice to master the different maneuvers.

  • At the beach, children and adults alike enjoyed watching the colorful sport kites soaring in the sky.

Synonyms

stunt kite
vssport kite
5.2

A kite controlled by two lines that does tricks in the air

is designed for two-handed control and general maneuvering rather than focused aerobatic tricks

How Maneuverable

sport kite
5.8

Surface Forms

sport kite singular
sport kites plural

Morphology

sport + kite

The compound 'sport kite' is transparently compositional: 'sport' modifies 'kite' to indicate a kite used for sporting or recreational purposes. A B1 learner who knows 'sport' and 'kite' will readily infer it is a type of kite used for sport, even if they may not know the specific technical details (e.g., two-line control).

Etymology

The noun sport kite comes from kites made for active flying and tricks. A flyer holds two lines and uses both hands to steer the kite like a player moves a ball, so the word 'sport' shows it is for fast, precise flying.