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Definition of parachuting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
sportsthe sport of jumping from an aircraft with a parachute
- Parachuting is an exhilarating sport for thrill-seekers.
Adjective
1.
sportsrelated to the activity of jumping from an aircraft
- The parachuting team performed stunts in the sky.
2.
aerialrelated to the use of a parachute
- The parachuting team performed a stunning display.
Images of parachuting
the sport of jumping from an aircraft with a parachute
Origin of parachuting
French, para (protect) + chute (fall)
Terms with parachuting included in their meaning
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parachuting
area for parachute landings
sports
person who participates in parachuting as a sport
parachuting
jump from a fixed object using a parachute
sport
perform maneuvers in the air before parachuting
parachuting
descend using a parachute from an aircraft
parachuting
automatic parachute opening after a set delay
parachuting
webbing strip on a parachute
stunt pilot
pilot performing aerial stunts and parachuting shows
parachuting
person supervising parachutists during a jump
parachuting
maneuver to reduce landing impact in parachuting
parachuting
small parachute that deploys the main parachute
parachuting
cord to release a parachute from its pack
parachuting
related to improper parachute inflation
parachuting
cord connecting parachute to plane for automatic deployment
Examples of parachuting in a sentence
Parachuting offers an adrenaline rush like no other. The parachuting instructor gave a safety briefing. They joined a parachuting club last summer. The parachuting equipment was checked thoroughly. Parachuting exercises are scheduled for the weekend.
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- French:parachutisme, parachutiste, ...
- German:Fallschirmspringen, Fallschirm, ...
- Italian:paracadutismo, di paracadutismo, ...
- Spanish:paracaidismo, de paracaidismo, ...
- Portuguese:paraquedismo, de paraquedismo, ...
- Chinese:跳伞, 跳伞的, ...
- Japanese:パラシューティング, スカイダイビングの, ...
- Arabic:قَفْز بِالمِظَلَّة, مِظَلِّي, ...
- Hebrew:צְנִיחָה, שֶׁל צְנִיחָה, ...
- Russian:парашютный спорт, парашютный, ...
- Ukrainian:парашутний спорт, парашутний, ...
- Hindi:पैराशूट कूद, पैराशूटिंग से संबंधित, ...
Definition of parachute - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
aviationTECH. device for safe descent from aircraftTECH.
- The pilot used a parachute to land safely.
2.
zoologyTECH. skin fold for gliding in animalsTECH.
- Flying squirrels use a parachute to glide between trees.
3.
gamesRare fabric sheet for children's gamesRare
- The kids played with a parachute in gym class.
4.
spacecraft componentTECH. part of a spacecraft designed for safe landingTECH.
- The spacecraft deployed its parachute upon re-entering the Earth's atmosphere..
Verb
1.
aircraft descentintr. jump from a plane while using a safety canopy to slow fallintr.
- The soldiers will parachute into the area at dawn..
2.
deliverytr. TECH. drop supplies from aircraft using fabric canopiestr. TECH.
- They parachuted supplies to the stranded hikers.
Images of parachute
device for safe descent from aircraft 
fabric sheet for children's games 
part of a spacecraft designed for safe landing
Expressions with parachute
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suddenly enter a situation or position
The new manager was parachuted in to handle the crisis.
person who participates in parachuting as a sport
The parachute jumper performed stunts during the competition.
soldiers trained to jump from planes
Parachute troops landed safely behind enemy lines.
act of leaving height and descending safely while supported by a parachute
Her first parachute jump was from a small plane over the desert.
large payout to executive if forced to leave
She left the company with a golden parachute.
compensation to employees if company is taken over
Employees were assured parachute payments in case of a hostile takeover.
small parachute that deploys the main parachute
The drogue parachute pulled out the main chute.
military battalion made of soldiers trained to deploy by parachute
The parachute battalion jumped behind enemy lines during the night operation.
device used to slow down a vehicle
The spacecraft used a parachute brake to land safely.
infantry soldiers trained to deploy by parachute from aircraft into combat
The parachute infantry jumped behind enemy lines before dawn.
method to land safely with a parachute
He practiced the parachute landing fall before his first jump.
maneuver to reduce landing impact in parachuting
The instructor demonstrated the parachute roll during the training session.
baggy nylon pants with tight ankle cuffs popular in the 1980s
He wore parachute pants to the retro party.
Origin of parachute
French, para (protect) + chute (fall)
Examples of parachute in a sentence
The emergency kit included a parachute for safety. The lizard's parachute helps it escape predators. Some frogs have a parachute for gliding. Children gathered around the colorful parachute. The parachute game was a favorite at the party. The emergency parachute was activated during the test flight.
Engineers inspected the parachute for any signs of damage. They had to parachute from the burning plane. The rescue team will parachute supplies to the stranded hikers. The military parachuted food to the disaster zone. Emergency kits were parachuted into the flooded area.
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- French:parachute, parachuter, ...
- German:Fallschirm, mit dem Fallschirm abspringen, ...
- Italian:paracadute, paracadutarsi, ...
- Spanish:paracaídas, saltar en paracaídas, ...
- Portuguese:pára-quedas, saltar de paraquedas, ...
- Chinese:降落伞, 跳伞, ...
- Japanese:パラシュート, パラシュートで降下する, ...
- Arabic:مِظَلَّة, قفز بالمظلة, ...
- Hebrew:מַצְנֵחַ, לִצְנוֹחַ, ...
- Russian:парашют, прыгать с парашютом, ...
- Ukrainian:парашут, парашутувати, ...
- Hindi:पैराशूट, पैराशूट से उतरना, ...
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