paraglider

/ˈpærəˌɡlaɪdər/ /ˈpɛərəˌɡlaɪdər/

Meanings

noun

One who paraglides.

Examples :

"The experienced paraglider soared effortlessly above the valley, enjoying the breathtaking view. "

noun

A lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure, wherein the pilot sits in a harness suspended below a hollow fabric wing whose shape is formed by its suspension lines, the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing and the aerodynamic forces of the air flowing over the outside.

Examples :

"From the hilltop, we watched a paraglider soar through the sky, the colorful fabric wing catching the wind. "

sport vehicle technical

Related Words

breathtaking adjective

/ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

Stunningly beautiful; amazing

"He went to the Grand Canyon and spent a week taking in the breathtaking scenery all around him."

launched verb

/lɑnt͡ʃt/

To throw (a projectile such as a lance, dart or ball); to hurl; to propel with force.

"The pitcher launched the baseball toward home plate. "

paraglides verb

/ˈpærəˌɡlaɪdz/

To take part in paragliding.

"My friend and I often paraglide on weekends. "

suspended verb

/səˈspɛndɪd/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

aerodynamic adjective

/ˌɛəroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ /ˌeroʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/

Of, or relating to the science of aerodynamics

"The new design for the school's model airplane was very aerodynamic, allowing it to fly smoothly and quickly. "

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

lightweight noun

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/ /ˈlaɪtˌweɪt/

A particular weight class, or member of such, as prescribed by the rules, between that of the heavier welterweight and the lighter featherweight. See Wikipedia for the specifics of each sport.

"The lightweight boxing class is between featherweight and welterweight. "

effortlessly adverb

/ˈef.ət.ləs.li/ /ˈef.ɚt.ləs.li/

Without effort; without difficulty or struggle.

"She hoisted the child effortlessly and plopped him in bed."

enjoying verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ.ɪŋ/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays! I enjoy dancing."

suspension noun

/səˈspɛnʃən/

The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.

"suspension from a hook"

aircraft noun

/ɛə.kɹɑːft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/

A vehicle capable of atmospheric flight due to interaction with the air, such as buoyancy or lift

"The aircraft flew over the school playground during the morning assembly. "

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "