parachute
Translation
parachute
Examples
The soldier jumped with a parachute.
The soldier jumped with a parachute.
They had to parachute from the plane.
They had to parachute from the plane.
Grammar Patterns
((with a parachute)) using the device. The soldier jumped with a parachute.
((to parachute from sth.)) to jump from (sth.) using a parachute. They had to parachute from the plane.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chute
Etymology
From French 'para-' (protection against) + 'chute' (fall). Literally 'protection against a fall'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'para' (against) + 'chute' (fall). It's a device against falling.