Kitesailors

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A group of individuals who engage in the sport of kitesurfing, riding on a board while being propelled by a large kite
2. People who utilize specific equipment for harnessing wind energy to glide across water
3. Enthusiasts of a recreational activity that combines elements of surfing and flying, typically performed in coastal areas

Etymology: "Kitesailors" is the plural of "kitesailor," a compound of "kite" and "sailor," for someone who rides a board propelled by a large kite. "Kite" descends from Old English "cyta," the name of the bird of prey, and the paper toy was named after the bird by analogy, while "sailor" is a Middle English formation from "sail" with an agent suffix.

Synonyms: kiteboarders, kitesurfers