kite string

Sky toy's line

Kite string is the line used to fly a kite, typically lightweight but strong enough to withstand wind tension.

The term appears in figurative expressions about control and connection: He kept her on a short kite string, The project was barely held together by kite string and hope.

Related
  • spoolCylinder for winding material
  • reelWinding cylinder or dance
  • reel inPull toward you by winding
  • let outFree or emit
  • twineStranded cord for tying

taut · wind · windy day · tangle · tangled up · snap · runs out · flying · high flyer · sky · tension · pull · unwind · cord · thread · line · knot · soar

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Opposites
kite components

kite stringbridle

Equine control harness

spars · struts

connection vs. freedom

kite stringfree flight

Unpowered aerial travel

release · slack

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G