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Parafoil

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parachutenoun(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.
canopynounThe zone of the highest foliage and branches of a forest.
paraglidernounA lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure.
ballutenounA parachute that incorporates a toroidal balloon.
slidernounAgent noun of slide: that which slides.
sailnoun(nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
parflechenoun(US) A form of stiff leather made from rawhide.
parasolnounA small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.
aerophanenounA thin fabric resembling crape
paracordnounA lightweight nylon rope, originally used for the suspension lines of parachutes.
tarpnounA tarpaulin.
parabrellanoun(rare) An umbrella that can also serve as a parasol.
box tailnoun(aviation) An aircraft's tail or rudder, usually fixed, resembling a box kite.
tarpaulinnoun(countable) A tarp, a heavy, waterproof sheet of material, often cloth, used as a cover or blanket.
wingsuitnoun(aviation) A special jumpsuit, used in extreme sports like a parachute, which adds surface area to the wearer's body to create lift.
gorenounBlood, especially that from a wound when thickened due to exposure to the air.
copeverb(intransitive) To deal effectively with something, especially if difficult.
doorflapnounA flap of material serving as a crude door to a tent etc.
balloon sailnoun(nautical) A large, light foresail sometimes used instead of a jib.
balloonernounA balloonist.

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