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parachute

 

[ หˆpรฆrษ™สƒuหt ]

Noun
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Context #1 | Noun

safety equipment

A parachute is a device used to slow the descent of a person or object through the atmosphere by creating drag or friction. It typically consists of a large fabric canopy that opens up during the fall, which maximizes air resistance. Parachutes are commonly used in skydiving, parachuting, and by military personnel to safely descend from aircraft. They are also used in some air-drop operations to deliver supplies and equipment.

Synonyms

canopy, drogue, safety chute.

Examples of usage

  • He deployed his parachute after jumping from the plane.
  • The soldiers used parachutes for a safe landing.
  • She enjoyed the thrill of skydiving with a parachute.

Translations

Translations of the word "parachute" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น paraquedas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฐเคพเคถเฅ‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fallschirm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ payung terjun

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะฐัˆัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spadochron

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒฉใ‚ทใƒฅใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parachute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paracaรญdas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paraลŸรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚™ํ•˜์‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุธู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ padรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ padรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™่ฝไผž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ padalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fallhlรญf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะฐัˆัŽั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒจแƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ paraลŸรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paracaรญdas

Etymology

The word 'parachute' originates from the French word 'parachute,' which is a combination of the prefix 'para-' meaning 'against' or 'opposed to,' and 'chute' meaning 'fall' or 'drop.' The term was first recorded in the late 18th century in reference to an early design intended to slow descent from a height, inspired by the realization of the need for safe descent methods from balloons or high places. The invention of the parachute is attributed to several inventors, but notable designs were created by figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Louis-Sรฉbastien Lenormand. With advancements in materials and technology over the centuries, the modern parachute has evolved significantly, particularly for use in military, recreational, and emergency situations, showing its vital role in air safety and adventure sports.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,040, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.