parachuting
noun
Simple meaning
Falling from an aircraft with a special fabric device.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɛɹəʃutɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The sport or activity of jumping with a parachute.
Descent with a parachute
“He had done a lot of parachuting in the army.”
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- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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- “He had done a lot of parachuting in the army.”noun
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Rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall.
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