Synonyms for

Parachutes

Verb / ˈperʌˌʃu:ts / Another word for parachutes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A device worn like a backpack to help a person fall slowly and safely to the ground after jumping from an aircraft.

Synonyms & similar words

jump parachute chute chute bailout drogue parasail paraglider skydiver

Example sentences

  1. She looked up at the skydivers with their colorful parachutes.
  2. The soldier packed his parachute carefully before the mission.
  3. He pulled the ripcord and the parachute opened.
  4. The airplane had a malfunctioning parachute.
  5. The rescue team used a parachute to drop supplies to the stranded hikers.

Quotes

  • The sky is not my limit...I am. - T.F. Hodge
  • “The sky is not a limit, it's an invitation.” - Jean-Michel Cousteau
  • “It's not the fall that kills you; it's the sudden stop at the end.” - Douglas Adams

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