Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun One who descends from a high altitude to the ground by means of a parachute, especially one who does so for sport or in a military operation.
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- noun One who uses a
parachute ; aparachutist .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a person who jumps from aircraft using a parachute
Etymologies
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Examples
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MARTY MAKARY, PHYSICIAN: There ` s a high chance here that they have a fracture of the heal called a parachuter ` s fracture.
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With three minutes left I was waiting for a jaw dropper and all I got was another parachuter?
The Tail Section » Episode 4.1 “The Beginning of the End” Afterthoughts 2008
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Just out of curiosity, why did you add the parachuter to the list of ‘bad guys?’
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It's obviously a parachuter, coming down to land on a bouey.
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As we were watching a parachuter landed in the dunes on the refuge.
Archive 2008-08-01 2008
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MEADE (on camera): We learned today in fact that Daniel Metzgersk (ph) is still up to become a Gold Knight parachuter.
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As we were watching a parachuter landed in the dunes on the refuge.
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MEADE (on camera): We learned today in fact that Daniel Metzgersk (ph) is still up to become a Gold Knight parachuter.
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Empire State Building owners sue parachuter for $12 M. [Daily News]
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For most parachute designs, 380 feet would probably be cutting it close, but again I think it depends on the design and the experience of the parachuter.
Tres Stupide 2005
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