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Definition

noun. a folding umbrellashaped device of light fabric used especially for making a safe jump from an aircraft;
verb. jump from an airplane and descend with above

Example Sentence

I watched as the parachutes opened above the soldiers.

Synonyms

chute; harness and pack; umbrella-shaped device

Antonyms

airplane

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