parasail

par·a·sail

P0064900 (păr′ə-sāl′)n. A parachute that is designed with openings or extensions to allow airflow and is towed behind an automobile or motorboat to lift a rider attached by a harness into the air.intr.v. par·a·sailed, par·a·sail·ing, par·a·sails To be pulled into the air while harnessed to such a parachute.

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[para(chute) + sail.]

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par′a·sail′er n.

parasail

(ˈpærəˌseɪl) vb (intr) (Extreme Sports) to take part in the sport of parasailingn (Extreme Sports) the parachute used in parasailing

par•a•sail

(ˈpær əˌseɪl)

n. 1. a parachutelike device that enables the user to soar when towed behind a car or motorboat. v.i. 2. to engage in parasailing. [1965–70]

Thesaurus

Noun

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parasail - parachute that will lift a person up into the air when it is towed by a motorboat or a carchute, parachute - rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall