Parachute (Noun)
Meaning
Rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pilot deployed the parachute to slow down his descent after ejecting from the damaged plane.
- The rescue team dropped a parachute with a first-aid kit and food supplies to the stranded hikers.
- The skydiver's parachute opened smoothly, allowing her to float gently down to the ground.
- In an emergency, the helicopter's parachute system can be activated to stabilize the aircraft.
- The firefighter used a parachute to jump from the plane and reach the remote area quickly.