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Definition of Skydive
1. Verb. Jump from an airplane and perform various maneuvers before opening one's parachute.
Generic synonyms: Chute, Jump, Parachute
Derivative terms: Skydiver, Skydiving, Skydiver, Skydiving
Definition of Skydive
1. Noun. An instance of skydiving. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To be in freefall after jumping from an aircraft and landing safely by deploying a parachute. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Skydive
1. to parachute from an airplane for sport [v -DIVED or -DOVE, -DIVING, -DIVES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Skydive
Literary usage of Skydive
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Adventure Guide to Texas by Kimberly Young (1999)
"Adventures in the Air For a true rush, skydive Dallas (« 800-688-JUMP, 903-364-
5103), an hour northeast of Dallas near Whitewright, ..."
2. Adventure Guide to New Zealand by Bette Flagler (2005)
"Tandem skydive trips are available through NZONE, ... that operates in Queenstown,
and is the longest operating tandem skydive company in New Zealand. ..."
3. Adventure Guide to Southeast Florida by Sharon Lloyd Spence, Sharon Spencer, Warren Lieb (1998)
"At SkyDive Miami in Homestead, adventurers do it every day. ... If that sounds
like a rush, call « 800/skydive for further information. 28790 SW 217 Avenue, ..."
4. Tuscany and Umbria by Emma Jones (2004)
"In the Air For something a little different, arrange for a skydive with skydive
Trasimeno (Loc. ..."
5. Romantic Weekends in Northern and Central Florida by Janet Groene, Gordon Groene (2003)
"(skydive This jump zone at the DeLand airport is an international gathering place
for parachuting and skydive competitions. Among celebrities who have made ..."
6. Puerto Rico by Kurt Pitzer, Tara Stevens (2001)
"The web site — www.skydive-pr.com - lets you know that ... know but not the most
relevant or reassuring piece of information from your skydive instructor. ..."
7. Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao by Lynne M. Sullivan (2006)
"... 3 pm-8 pm •s 860-215 Skydiving If this is what it takes to make your vacation
complete, contact: skydive ARUBA Paradera 211 •s 835-067 or 937-151 ..."
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