noun🔗ShareFallschirmA device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object."The skydiver used a parachute to slow his descent and land safely. "Der Fallschirmspringer benutzte einen Fallschirm, um seinen Abstieg zu verlangsamen und sicher zu landen.devicetechnologymaterialphysicsvehicleactionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHautfalteA web or fold of skin extending between the legs of gliding mammals, such as the flying squirrel and colugo."The flying squirrel used its parachute to glide from tree to tree. "Das Gleithörnchen benutzte seine Hautfalte, um von Baum zu Baum zu gleiten.anatomyanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHodensack-Kragen(BDSM) A small collar which fastens around the scrotum and from which weights can be hung."He wore a parachute during his BDSM activities. "Er trug während seiner BDSM-Aktivitäten einen Hodensack-Kragen.sexbodyweardeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit einem Fallschirm springenTo jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device."The skydiver will parachute from the airplane to land safely. "Der Fallschirmspringer wird mit dem Fallschirm aus dem Flugzeug springen, um sicher zu landen.actiondevicevehiclemilitarysporttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbspringen, mit dem Fallschirm landenTo introduce into a place using such a device."The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines."Die Soldaten wurden hinter den feindlichen Linien abgesetzt.militaryvehicleactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareJemanden in eine Organisation einsetzen, ohne dass er dort vorher Erfahrung gesammelt hatTo place (somebody) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there; used with in or into."The company decided to parachute a new executive into the marketing department, even though she had no prior experience in the field. "Das Unternehmen beschloss, eine neue Führungskraft in die Marketingabteilung einzusetzen, obwohl sie keine Vorkenntnisse in diesem Bereich hatte.organizationbusinessjobpositionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
