(aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.

(intransitive) To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device. / (transitive) To introduce into a place using such a device.

One who uses a parachute; a parachutist.

plural of parachute

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of parachute

The sport of jumping with a parachute.

present participle of parachute

simple past tense and past participle of parachute

plural of parachuter

Capable of being deployed by parachute.