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