n.
1.a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
2.a bank check drawn on insufficient funds at another bank in order to take advantage of the float
3.plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper
4.any of several small graceful hawks of the family Accipitridae having long pointed wings and feeding on insects and small animals kite v.
1.increase the amount (of a check) fraudulently
2.get credit or money by using a bad check
3.soar or fly like a kite
4.fly a kite
Idiom of the Day
take charge of (someone or something)
to take control of someone or something
The new supervisor quickly took charge of the staff in the fast food restaurant.