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 aerodynamic lift. A major application is to support...
- using a parachute or multiple parachutes. For human skydiving, there is often a phase of free fall (the skydiving segment), where the parachute has not...
- Parachute is a 2024 Indian Tamil-language drama thriller television series directed by Rasu Ranjith, written by Sridhar K. and starring Shakthi Rithvik...
- A ballistic parachute, ballistic reserve parachute, or emergency ballistic reserve parachute, is a parachute ejected from its casing by a small explosion...
- The Parachute Regiment, colloquially known as the Paras, is the airborne and elite infantry regiment of the British Army. The first battalion is part...
- 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...
- François Reichelt, was an Austro-Hungarian-born French tailor, inventor and parachuting pioneer, now sometimes referred to as the Flying Tailor, who is remembered...
- 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...
- 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,...
- A Parachute regiment is an airborne infantry military unit of paratroopers, trained in parachuting into a combat zone. Parachute Regiment may refer to:...