parachute
//ˈpærəˌʃuːt//
Noun
parachuteSingular
parachutesPlural
1
A fabric canopy device that slows the descent of a person or object falling through the air, typically used for safe landing from an aircraft.
The skydiver opened his parachute and floated safely to the ground.
2
Something that provides emergency protection or a safety measure in a difficult situation.
The company keeps extra funds as a financial parachute in case of emergencies.
Synonym
Verb
parachuteInfinitive
parachutePresent tense
parachutedPast tense
parachutedPast participle
parachutingPresent participle
parachutesThird-person singular
1
To descend from an aircraft using a parachute.
The soldiers parachuted into the field at dawn.
2
To drop or deliver something or someone by parachute.
The military parachuted supplies to the remote village.