Paragliding: meaning, definitions and examples

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paragliding

 

[ ˈpærəˌɡlaɪdɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Sports
Context #1 | Noun

extreme sports

Paragliding is a type of sport where the participant flies through the air using a fabric wing known as a paraglider. It involves launching from a high point such as a hill or mountain, catching thermals to gain altitude, and using steering controls to navigate through the air.

Synonyms

hang gliding, skydiving

Examples of usage

  • Many adrenaline junkies enjoy paragliding as a thrilling adventure.
  • Paragliding offers a unique perspective of the landscape from above.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To paraglide means to participate in the sport of paragliding, typically involving launching oneself off a high point and flying through the air with a paraglider.

Synonyms

glide, soar

Examples of usage

  • He loves to paraglide on weekends for excitement and relaxation.
  • She decided to paraglide over the beautiful valleys of the region.

Translations

Translations of the word "paragliding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parapente

🇮🇳 पैरा ग्लाइडिंग

🇩🇪 Gleitschirmfliegen

🇮🇩 paralayang

🇺🇦 парапланеризм

🇵🇱 paralotniarstwo

🇯🇵 パラグライダー

🇫🇷 parapente

🇪🇸 parapente

🇹🇷 yamaç paraşütü

🇰🇷 패러글라이딩

🇸🇦 الطيران الشراعي

🇨🇿 paragliding

🇸🇰 paragliding

🇨🇳 滑翔伞

🇸🇮 jadralno padalstvo

🇮🇸 svifflug

🇰🇿 параглайдинг

🇬🇪 პარაგლაიდინგი

🇦🇿 paraplanerizm

🇲🇽 parapente

Word origin

The history of paragliding dates back to the 1940s when inventors started experimenting with flexible wing designs inspired by parachutes. Over the decades, paragliding evolved into a popular recreational activity, combining elements of aviation and adventure sports. Modern paragliders are lightweight and maneuverable, allowing enthusiasts to soar through the skies with relative ease and control.

See also: glide, glider, gliding.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,120, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.