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| has gloss | eng: A man-lifting kite is a kite designed to lift a person from the ground. Historically, man-lifting kites have been used chiefly for reconnaissance and entertainment. Interest in their development declined with the advent of powered flight at the beginning of the 20th century. |
| lexicalization | eng: man-lifting kite |
| instance of | (noun) plaything consisting of a light frame covered with tissue paper; flown in wind at end of a string kite |
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| media:img | Amundsen kite.jpg |
| media:img | Cody manlifter.jpg |
| media:img | Hanggliding03042006.JPG |
| media:img | Hargrave-demo.jpg |
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