Definition of Paragliding

1. Noun. Gliding in a parasail.

Exact synonyms: Parasailing
Generic synonyms: Glide, Gliding, Sailing, Sailplaning, Soaring

Definition of Paragliding

1. Noun. The sport of gliding with a paraglider. ¹

2. Noun. The activity of using a paraglider. ¹

3. Verb. (present participle of paraglide) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Paragliding

1. paraglide [v] - See also: paraglide

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paragliding

paragenetically
paragenic
parages
parageusia
parageusic
paraglacial
paraglenoid groove
paraglenoid sulcus
paraglide
paraglided
paraglider
paragliders
paraglides
paragliding (current term)
paraglobulin
paraglobulins
paraglossa
paraglossae
paraglossas
paraglottic space
paragnath
paragnathi
paragnathous
paragnaths
paragneiss
paragneisses
paragnomen

Literary usage of Paragliding

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to Maui by Sharon Hamblin (2005)
"Unlike some paragliding operations, you don't have to jump off a cliff. Instead, you run down a hill and take off like a bird. To get there, take the Lower ..."

2. Adventure Guide to Barbados by Lynne M. Sullivan (2001)
"Parasailing & paragliding The view couldn't be better than from high in the sky over Bajan waters. You'll spot parasailing boats along the beaches on the ..."

3. Adventure Guide to New Zealand by Bette Flagler (2005)
"You've got quite a few choices to go paragliding and hang-gliding. ... Tandem paragliding is available at Coronet Peak through Flight Park Tandems Ltd., ..."

4. Adventure Guide to Venice & the Veneto by Marissa Fabris (2005)
"The International paragliding Center's English-speaking instructor, ... The center includes a school for pilots, a shop selling paragliding gear and a ..."

5. Adventure Guide to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands by Peter Krahenbul (2003)
"In the Air paragliding The small coastal resort of Crucita - between Manta and Bahia - offers hang-gliding and paragliding opportunities along the renowned ..."

6. Adventure Guide to the Alps by Krista Dana (2004)
"Visitors who wish to take flight can book tandem flights or licensing course in both the hang-gliding and paragliding disciplines. ..."

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