noun🔗ShareA device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object."The skydivers used parachutes to slow their descent after jumping from the airplane. "technologydevicevehiclemilitaryChat 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 spread its parachutes between its legs, gliding gracefully 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.bodysexwearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.""During the training exercise, the soldiers parachutes from the airplane into the designated landing zone." "sportactionmilitaryvehicledeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo introduce into a place using such a device."The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines."militaryactionvehicleChat 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 parachuted him into the marketing director role, even though he had no prior experience in marketing. "organizationbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
