vlieger — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
vlieger is used for these senses in English:
- Yankee (nautical) A large triangular headsail used in light or moderate winds and set on the fore topmast stay. Unlike a genoa it does not fill the whole fore triangle, but is set in combination with the working staysail.
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.
Yankee — full definition
- noun An informal term for someone from the United States, especially (historically) the northern states or New England.
- noun A player for the New York Yankees baseball team.