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Parachuting: meaning, definitions and examples

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parachuting

 

[ ˈpær.ə.ʃuː.tɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

extreme sport

Parachuting is the sport of jumping out of an aircraft and performing acrobatic maneuvers during free fall before deploying a parachute to slow down and land safely.

Synonyms

paragliding, skydiving

Examples of usage

  • Many adrenaline junkies enjoy the thrill of parachuting from high altitudes.
  • Parachuting requires rigorous training and a strong focus on safety measures.
Context #2 | Noun

military operation

Parachuting is also a method used by military forces for deploying troops or supplies into a combat zone by dropping them from aircraft.

Synonyms

airdrop, paratrooping

Examples of usage

  • The soldiers trained for parachute jumps as part of their preparation for the mission.
  • Parachuting behind enemy lines can be a strategic advantage in warfare.

Translations

Translations of the word "parachuting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paraquedismo

🇮🇳 पैराशूटिंग

🇩🇪 Fallschirmspringen

🇮🇩 terjun payung

🇺🇦 парашутний спорт

🇵🇱 spadochroniarstwo

🇯🇵 パラシューティング

🇫🇷 parachutisme

🇪🇸 paracaidismo

🇹🇷 paraşütle atlama

🇰🇷 낙하산 타기

🇸🇦 القفز بالمظلات

🇨🇿 paragliding

🇸🇰 padákové skákanie

🇨🇳 跳伞

🇸🇮 padalstvo

🇮🇸 fallhlífastökk

🇰🇿 парашютпен секіру

🇬🇪 პარაშუტით ხტომა

🇦🇿 paraşütlə tullanma

🇲🇽 paracaidismo

Etymology

The practice of parachuting dates back to the late 18th century when the first successful parachute jump was made by André-Jacques Garnerin in 1797. Parachuting evolved over the years from a means of escape for aircrews to a popular recreational and competitive sport. Today, parachuting is recognized as both an extreme sport and a military tactic, with advancements in equipment and training ensuring safety and efficiency in its execution.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,610, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.