noun🔗ShareParachutesA 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. "Les parachutistes ont utilisé des parachutes pour ralentir leur descente après avoir sauté de l'avion.technologydevicevehiclemilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMembraneA 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. "L'écureuil volant a déployé sa membrane entre ses pattes, planant gracieusement d'arbre en arbre.anatomyanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCollier scrotal(BDSM) A small collar which fastens around the scrotum and from which weights can be hung.bodysexwearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSauter en parachuteTo jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.""During the training exercise, the soldiers parachutes from the airplane into the designated landing zone." "Pendant l'exercice d'entraînement, les soldats ont sauté en parachute de l'avion vers la zone d'atterrissage désignée.sportactionmilitaryvehicledeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParachuterTo introduce into a place using such a device."The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines."Les soldats ont été parachutés derrière les lignes ennemies.militaryactionvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlacer (quelqu'un) dans une organisation à un poste d'autorité sans expérience préalableTo 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. "L'entreprise l'a parachuté au poste de directeur marketing, alors qu'il n'avait aucune expérience préalable en marketing.organizationbusinessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
