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Parashute

Noun

1. A device used to slow down the descent of an object through the air due to drag.

Sample Sentence: The brave skydiver pulled the ripcord and deployed the parashute, safely gliding down to the ground.

Verb

1. To make use of a parashute for a controlled descent from an aircraft or high location.

Sample Sentence: The pilot instructed all passengers to parashute out of the plane in case of an emergency landing.

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