Paracheirodon axelrodi
Paracheirodon axelrodi

parachute


Definition: Meaning of, parachute in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈparəʃuːt /

  • noun
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Singular Plural
parachute parachutes
[countable]
  1. a piece of equipment fastened to the back of people who jump out of planes, which makes them fall slowly and safely to the ground
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym
  • verb
  • synonym
  • antonym
Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
parachute parachuted parachuted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
parachuting parachutes
  1. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to jump from a plane using a parachute
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
  2. [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to drop something from a plane with a parachute
    SYNONYM
    Not found!
    ANTONYM
    Not found!
synonym
antonym

parachute used in phrases

  • drogue parachute (noun)
    1. a small parachute that pulls the main parachute from its storage pack
    2. a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly
  • golden parachute (noun)
    1. part of a business person's contract which states that they will be paid a large amount of money if they lose their job, for example if the company is sold
  • parachute jumper (noun)
    1. a person who jumps from aircraft using a parachute
  • More

parachute used in phrasal verbs

  • parachute in (phrasal verb)
    1. parachute someone in to suddenly put someone in a new job when people do not expect it
  • More

most searched words

word of the day

squiz
Pronunciation: skwɪz
Parts of Speech: noun
informal a quick look
parachute in