noun Download 🔗Share 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. " device technology material physics vehicle action sport military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " anatomy animal biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. " sex body wear device item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device. Examples : "The skydiver will parachute from the airplane to land safely. " action device vehicle military sport technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To introduce into a place using such a device. Examples : "The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines." military vehicle action technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " organization business job position work Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
