风筝 — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
风筝 is used for these senses in English:
- butt (English units) An English measure of capacity for liquids, containing 126 wine gallons which is one-half tun.
- kite (geometry) A polygon resembling the shape of a traditional toy kite (sense 3): a quadrilateral having two pairs of edges of equal length, the edges of each pair touching each other at one end.
butt — full definition
- noun A person's buttocks.
- noun The thicker or blunt end of something, such as a weapon or tool.
- noun The remaining short piece of something after most of it is used, especially a cigarette.
- noun The target of ridicule or jokes.
- verb To hit or push against something with the head.
kite — full definition
- noun A bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail, known for gliding and soaring.
- noun A light frame covered in fabric or plastic, flown on a string in the wind for fun.
- verb To write or use a cheque against an account that doesn't have enough money to cover it.
- verb To rise or increase rapidly, especially used of costs or prices.