parachute

[ParĀ·a*chute]

A parachute fills with air and breaks the fall of someone falling from an airplane.

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A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.

Noun
rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

Verb
jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute


n.
A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.

n.
A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister.


Parachute

Par"a*chute , n. [F., fr. paper to ward off, guard + chute a fall. See Parry, and Chute, Chance.] 1. A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence. 2. (Zo'94l.) A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister.

A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.

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Usage Examples

I did not just fall in love. I made a parachute jump.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

Life in the twentieth century is like a parachute jump: you have to get it right the first time.

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