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parachute

/ˈpæɹəʃuːt/

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noun

Fallschirm

A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object.

Examples :

"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.

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noun

Hautfalte

A web or fold of skin extending between the legs of gliding mammals, such as the flying squirrel and colugo.

Examples :

"The flying squirrel used its parachute to glide from tree to tree. "

Das Gleithörnchen benutzte seine Hautfalte, um von Baum zu Baum zu gleiten.

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noun

Hodensack-Kragen

(BDSM) A small collar which fastens around the scrotum and from which weights can be hung.

Examples :

"He wore a parachute during his BDSM activities. "

Er trug während seiner BDSM-Aktivitäten einen Hodensack-Kragen.

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verb

Mit einem Fallschirm springen

To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.

Examples :

"The skydiver will parachute from the airplane to land safely. "

Der Fallschirmspringer wird mit dem Fallschirm aus dem Flugzeug springen, um sicher zu landen.

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verb

Abspringen, mit dem Fallschirm landen

To introduce into a place using such a device.

Examples :

"The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines."

Die Soldaten wurden hinter den feindlichen Linien abgesetzt.

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verb

Jemanden in eine Organisation einsetzen, ohne dass er dort vorher Erfahrung gesammelt hat

To place (somebody) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there; used with in or into.

Examples :

"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.

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