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parachute

1. para.chute \'par-*-.shu:t\ \.par-*-'shu:t-ik\ n [F, fr. para- (as in 
   parasol) + chute fall - more at CHU]TE 1: a folding umbrella-shaped device 
   of light fabric used esp. for making a  safe descent from an airplane 2: 
   PATAGIUM  3: a device suggestive of a parachute in form, use, or operation  
   - para.chut.ic aj
2. parachute vt : to convey by means of a parachute to descend by means of 
   a parachute