A device used to slow the descent of a person or object through the air, typically made of a large fabric canopy attached to a harness.
The skydiver deployed his parachute to ensure a safe landing.
A safety device used in aircraft to allow for a controlled descent in case of an emergency.
The pilot relied on the parachute to safely exit the malfunctioning plane.
A financial arrangement or package given to an employee, especially an executive, in the event of job termination, often referred to as a 'golden parachute'.
The CEO's contract included a generous parachute in case of a company takeover.
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Définitions
Designed for, relating to, or used with a parachute.
Parachute troops landed behind the enemy lines at dawn.