parachutes
word · lemma: parachute
Definition
Parachutes are large pieces of fabric that slow down people or objects when they fall from the sky, often used in skydiving or emergency landings.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily a noun for the device; often used in the plural ('parachutes') when referring to multiple people or supplies. 'Parachute' as a verb ('to parachute in') is less common in everyday speech.
Example Sentences
The soldiers jumped out of the plane with their parachutes.
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Many skydivers use colorful parachutes during competitions.
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The boxes with food supplies were dropped using parachutes.
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Those old army parachutes ended up as tents at summer camp.
natural
Have all the parachutes been packed and checked?
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Sometimes the wind makes the parachutes drift far off the landing spot.
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