parachute
|par-a-chute|
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/ˈpærəˌʃuːt/
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/ˈpærəʃuːt/
fall protection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'parachute' originates from French, specifically the word 'parachute,' where 'para-' meant 'protection against' and 'chute' meant 'fall.'
Historical Evolution
'parachute' changed from the French word 'parachute' and eventually became the modern English word 'parachute'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'protection against a fall,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device used to slow the descent of a person or object through the air, consisting of a fabric canopy attached to a harness.
The skydiver deployed his parachute at 3,000 feet.
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Last updated: 2025/03/05 18:11