Paratrooping: meaning, definitions and examples

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paratrooping

 

[ ˈpærəˌtruːpɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

military

The act of parachuting from an aircraft in order to perform military operations or exercises.

Synonyms

airborne operations, parachuting, skydiving

Examples of usage

  • Paratrooping is an essential skill for many special forces units.
  • The soldiers trained in paratrooping techniques for weeks before the mission.
  • The paratroopers executed a flawless paratrooping maneuver.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

The act of skydiving for recreational purposes, often performed as a hobby or sport.

Synonyms

freefalling, parachuting, skydiving

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys the adrenaline rush of paratrooping on weekends.
  • Paratrooping is a popular activity among adventure seekers.
  • The club organizes regular paratrooping trips for its members.

Translations

Translations of the word "paratrooping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 paraquedismo militar

🇮🇳 पैराट्रूपिंग

🇩🇪 Fallschirmjägereinsatz

🇮🇩 terjun payung militer

🇺🇦 десантування

🇵🇱 skoki spadochronowe wojskowe

🇯🇵 空挺降下

🇫🇷 parachutisme militaire

🇪🇸 paracaidismo militar

🇹🇷 hava indirme

🇰🇷 공수

🇸🇦 القفز بالمظلات العسكرية

🇨🇿 výsadkový seskok

🇸🇰 výsadkové zoskoky

🇨🇳 空降

🇸🇮 vojaško padalstvo

🇮🇸 hernaðar fallhlífarstökk

🇰🇿 әскери парашютпен секіру

🇬🇪 პარატრუპინგი

🇦🇿 hərbi paraşütlə tullanma

🇲🇽 paracaidismo militar

Word origin

The term 'paratrooping' originated from the combination of 'parachuting' and 'trooping', reflecting the military origins of the practice. Paratrooping has evolved from a military tactic to a popular recreational activity, attracting thrill-seekers from around the world. The development of specialized equipment and training techniques has made paratrooping more accessible and safer for enthusiasts.