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parachute noun

  /ˈpæɹəʃut/ , /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ , /ˈpɛɹəʃut/
  • (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.
 fallskärm

parachute verb

  /ˈpæɹəʃut/ , /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ , /ˈpɛɹəʃut/
  • (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.
 hoppa fallskärm

parachuting noun

  • The sport or activity of jumping with a parachute.
 fallskärmshoppning
drogue parachute
bromsskärm
golden parachute
gyllene fallskärm
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