noun🔗ShareParacaídasA 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. "Los paracaidistas usaron paracaídas para frenar su descenso después de saltar del avión.technologydevicevehiclemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMembranaA 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. "La ardilla voladora extendió sus membranas entre sus patas, deslizándose con gracia de un árbol a otro.anatomyanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCollar escrotal(BDSM) A small collar which fastens around the scrotum and from which weights can be hung.bodysexwearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzarse en paracaídasTo jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.""During the training exercise, the soldiers parachutes from the airplane into the designated landing zone." "Durante el ejercicio de entrenamiento, los soldados se lanzaron en paracaídas desde el avión hacia la zona de aterrizaje designada.sportactionmilitaryvehicledeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLanzar en paracaídasTo introduce into a place using such a device."The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines."Los soldados fueron lanzados en paracaídas detrás de las líneas enemigas.militaryactionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareColocar (a alguien) en una organización en un puesto de autoridad sin experiencia previaTo 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. "La empresa lo colocó en el puesto de director de marketing, a pesar de que no tenía experiencia previa en marketing.organizationbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
