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Parachutist: meaning, definitions and examples

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parachutist

 

[ ˈpærəˌʃuːtɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

extreme sport

A parachutist is a person who jumps from an aircraft using a parachute to descend to the ground. Parachutists often participate in skydiving as a recreational or competitive activity.

Synonyms

jumpmaster, paratrooper, skydiver

Examples of usage

  • Experienced parachutists can perform various aerial maneuvers during freefall.
  • The parachutist deployed his parachute at the correct altitude.
  • Parachutists need to undergo rigorous training to ensure safety.
  • Many parachutists enjoy the adrenaline rush of jumping out of a plane.
  • Professional parachutists may also perform stunts or demonstrations.

Translations

Translations of the word "parachutist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paraquedista

🇮🇳 पैराशूटिस्ट

🇩🇪 Fallschirmspringer

🇮🇩 penerjun payung

🇺🇦 парашутист

🇵🇱 spadochroniarz

🇯🇵 パラシュート兵

🇫🇷 parachutiste

🇪🇸 paracaidista

🇹🇷 paraşütçü

🇰🇷 낙하산병

🇸🇦 مظلي

🇨🇿 parašutista

🇸🇰 parašutista

🇨🇳 跳伞运动员

🇸🇮 padalec

🇮🇸 fallhlífarmaður

🇰🇿 парашютшы

🇬🇪 პარაშუტისტი

🇦🇿 paraşütçü

🇲🇽 paracaidista

Etymology

The term 'parachutist' originated from the combination of 'parachute' and the suffix '-ist,' which denotes a person practicing or skilled in a particular activity. Parachuting as a sport has evolved over the years, with advancements in parachute technology and safety measures. The first successful parachute jump was made by André-Jacques Garnerin in 1797 from a hot air balloon. Parachutists have since become synonymous with adrenaline-seekers and thrill-seekers around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,255, 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.