parachuting Definition

parachute
noun

1. An umbrella-shaped apparatus consisting of light fabric, with a harness for attaching to, and slowing the fall of, a person or package dropped from an aircraft.
2. Any structure that serves a similar purpose. Also shortened to chute.

verb

tr & intr
parachuted, parachuting
1. To drop from the air by parachute.

Derivative: parachutist
noun

Etymology: 18c: from para-² + French chute fall.