noun🔗ShareA 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. "devicetechnologymaterialphysicsvehicleactionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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. "anatomyanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(BDSM) A small collar which fastens around the scrotum and from which weights can be hung."He wore a parachute during his BDSM activities. "sexbodyweardeviceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device."The skydiver will parachute from the airplane to land safely. "actiondevicevehiclemilitarysporttechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo introduce into a place using such a device."The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines."militaryvehicleactiontechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo 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. "organizationbusinessjobpositionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
