Parasailing: meaning, definitions and examples

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parasailing

 

[ หˆpษ›ษ™rษ™หŒseษชlษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water sport

Parasailing is an outdoor recreational activity in which a person is towed behind a vehicle while attached to a specially designed parachute. The person is lifted off the ground by the force of the vehicle, which can be a boat or a land vehicle. It combines the experience of flying with the beauty of the landscape below. Parasailing is often enjoyed by tourists in coastal areas, providing an exhilarating aerial view of the scenery. Safety measures are crucial in this sport, including the use of life jackets and proper equipment.

Synonyms

kite sailing, parascending, sky sailing

Examples of usage

  • We went parasailing during our beach vacation.
  • The parasailing experience offered breathtaking views of the ocean.
  • He felt adventurous as he tried parasailing for the first time.
  • Many tourists love parasailing in tropical destinations.
  • Parasailing can be thrilling, especially at higher altitudes.

Translations

Translations of the word "parasailing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parapente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคฐเคพเคธเฅ‡เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Parasailing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ parasailing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐั€ะฐัะตะนะปั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ parasailing

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒฉใ‚ปใƒผใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parachute ascensionnel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ paracaidismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท paraลŸรผtle uรงuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒจ๋Ÿฌ์„ธ์ผ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทูŠุฑุงู† ุจุงู„ู…ุธู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parasailing

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ parasailing

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘็ฟ”ไผž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ parasailing

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ parasailling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะฐัะตะนะปะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒกแƒ”แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parasailing

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ paracaidismo

Etymology

The term 'parasailing' combines the word 'para' from parachute and 'sailing', which implies moving through the air propelled by the wind or a vehicle. The sport began in the 1960s as an offshoot of parachuting. Initially, it was developed for recreational purposes in places like Hawaii, where enthusiasts would attempt to combine the thrill of parachuting with boating. As the equipment and safety standards improved over time, parasailing gained popularity in tourist destinations around the world. Today, it is typically associated with coastal recreation and is often marketed as an exciting activity for vacationers seeking adventure.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,788, 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.