Lexic.us

Definition of Parachute

1. Verb. Jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute.

2. Noun. Rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall.

Definition of Parachute

1. n. A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.

Definition of Parachute

1. Noun. (aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object. ¹

2. Verb. To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device. ¹

3. Verb. To be placed in an organisation in a position of seniority without having previous experience there. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Parachute

1. [v -CHUTED, -CHUTING, -CHUTES]

Medical Definition of Parachute

1. 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. 2. A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister. Parachutist; parachuting. Parachute = verb Origin: F, fr. Paper to ward off, guard + chute a fall. See Parry, and Chute, Chance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parachute

parachordal parachordal cartilage parachordal plate parachordals parachors parachroma parachromatosis parachronism parachronisms parachronistic

parachrose parachrysotile parachrysotiles parachurch parachurches parachute (current term) parachute flare parachute flares parachute jumper parachute reflex

parachuted parachutelike parachuter parachuters parachutes parachutic parachuting parachutist

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