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1Parachute — This article is about the device. For sports involving a parachute, see Parachuting. For other meanings, see Parachute (disambiguation). Parachutes opening A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by… …
2Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom) — For a list of parachute regiments from other countries, see Parachute Regiment (disambiguation). The Parachute Regiment Cap Badge of the Parachute Regiment Active …
3Parachute Jump — This article is about the Parachute Jump amusement ride. For the activity of jumping from a great height and using a parachute to slow one s fall, see Parachuting. Parachute Jump U.S. National Register of Historic Places …
4Parachute rigger — A parachute rigger is a person who is trained or licenced to pack, maintain or repair parachutes. A rigger is required to understand fabrics, hardware, webbing, regulations, sewing, packing, and other aspects related to the building, packing,… …
5parachute — parachutic, adj. parachutist, parachuter, n. /par euh shooht /, n., v., parachuted, parachuting. n. 1. a folding, umbrellalike, fabric device with cords supporting a harness or straps for allowing a person, object, package, etc., to float down… …
6parachute — I UK [ˈpærəˌʃuːt] / US [ˈperəˌʃut] noun [countable] Word forms parachute : singular parachute plural parachutes a large piece of cloth joined to heavy strings, used by someone jumping out of a plane II UK [ˈpærəˌʃuːt] / US [ˈperəˌʃut] verb Word… …
7Parachute Landing Fall — A Parachute Landing Fall is a safety technique devised to reduce the incidence of injury for those deploying a parachute.A PLF distributes the landing shock along the five points of contact: 1) balls of feet, 2) side of calf, 3) side of thigh, 4) …
8parachute — par|a|chute1 [ perə,ʃut ] noun count a large piece of cloth joined to heavy strings, used by someone jumping out of an airplane parachute par|a|chute 2 [ perə,ʃut ] verb intransitive to jump from an airplane wearing a parachute: parachute… …
9parachute — Synonyms and related words: Mae West, bail out, breeches buoy, brolly, buoy, cascade, cataract, chute, collapse, come down, cork jacket, crash, descend, dip down, dive, down, drogue chute, drop, drop down, drop off, ejection capsule, ejection… …
10safety belt — Synonyms and related words: Mae West, breeches buoy, buoy, cork jacket, ejection capsule, ejection seat, ejector seat, life belt, life buoy, life jacket, life net, life preserver, life raft, life ring, life vest, lifeboat, lifeline, parachute,… …
