Definition of Parachute. Meaning of Parachute. Synonyms of Parachute

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Definition of Parachute

Parachute
Parachute Par"a*chute, n. [F., fr. paper to ward off, guard + chute a fall. See Parry, and Chute, Chance.] 1. A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.

Meaning of Parachute from wikipedia

- A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag or, in a ram-air parachute, aerodynamic lift. A major...
- Parachuting and skydiving is a method of transiting from a high point in an atmosphere to the ground or ocean surface with the aid of gravity, involving...
- A golden parachute is an agreement between a company and an employee (usually an upper executive) specifying that the employee will receive certain significant...
- Parachute is a 2023 American drama film directed by Brittany Snow in her directorial debut. Snow co-wrote the script with Becca Gleason. Produced by Yale...
- A drogue parachute, also called drag chute, is a parachute designed for deployment from a rapidly moving object. It can be used for various purposes,...
- Look up parachute in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A parachute is a fabric device to slow descent through the air. Parachute or Parachutes may also...
- The Parachute Regiment, colloquially known as the Paras, is the airborne infantry regiment of the British Army. The first battalion is part of the Special...
- The Parachute Regiment is an airborne and special forces regiment of the Indian Army. It was raised in 1945 as part of the British Indian Army but was...
- dropped from heights with the benefit of parachutes. Early on, animals were used as test subjects for parachutes and as entertainment. Following the development...
- A parachute rigger is a person who is trained or licensed to pack, maintain or repair parachutes. A rigger is required to understand fabrics, hardware...