parachute
noun
/ˈpaɹəʃʉt/
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/ˈpæɹəʃut/
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/ˈpæɹəʃuːt/
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/ˈpɛɹəʃut/
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- (aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.
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paracadute
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parachute
verb
/ˈpaɹəʃʉt/
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/ˈpæɹəʃut/
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/ˈpæɹəʃuːt/
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/ˈpɛɹəʃut/
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- (intransitive) To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.
- (transitive) To introduce into a place using such a device.
- (transitive) To place (somebody) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there; used with in or into.
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paracadutarsi
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parachuting
noun
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- The sport or activity of jumping with a parachute.
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paracadutismo
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