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Parachute may be a noun or a verb.
As a noun it means "a cloth canopy that fills with air and allows a person or heavy object attached to it to descend slowly when dropped from an aircraft, or that is released from the rear of an aircraft on landing to act as a brake."
Example: You need a parachute to jump our of an airplane.
As a verb it means "drop or cause to drop from an aircraft by parachute"
Example: He will parachute from an airplane for the first time tomorrow.
They plan to parachute when they drop the supplies.
or "appoint or be appointed in an emergency or from outside the existing hierarchy."
They will chose someone to parachute into the position quickly.
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What is the definition of a rocketshock cord?
If you are talking about hobby rockets, then the shock cord is what holds the nose cone and the parachute in
What is a small parachute called?
a small parachute, is a small parachute, ther is no technical name for it. :) a small parachute is called a drogue
What causes a parachute to slow down?
A parachute... •_•
What is the definition of the word harness?
The definition of the word harness is simple a set of straps that attach to the body of an animal and its vehicle or rider to allow that person to have control. It can also mean the straps to attach a parachute or safety harness to a person when climbing.
Where is the Gcpld - Parachute Branch Library in Parachute located?
The address of the Gcpld - Parachute Branch Library is: 244 Grand Valley Way, Parachute, 81635 9608
What is H c p r a a t e u when it is unscrambled?
The letters 'hcpraateu' unscrambled spell the word parachute.
How does thrust act on a parachute?
Thrust does not act on a parachute. A parachute experiences air resistance, which is a force that opposes the downward motion of the parachute and slows its descent. This air resistance allows the parachute to safely decelerate a falling object.
What is better circular parachute or rectangular parachute?
a circular
How do you make a egg parachute?
make a big parachute
What is the abbreviation for parachute?
The abbreviation for parachute is "PCHT."
Does a parachute work in space?
No, a parachute requires an atmosphere.
What was the material of the first parachute made?
The first parachute was made from silk. André-Jacques Garnerin, who invented the parachute in 1797, used a silk parachute to make successful jumps.
