Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling or characteristic of a parachute.

Etymologies

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parachute +‎ -like

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Examples

  • He pulled out the wrinkled mass of parachutelike material that would inflate into Tiger Woodschuck and taught me how to operate it, strapping my motor on and basically test-driving me.

    USATODAY.com - Diary of a mascot wannabe 2002

  • Once a popper had made several catches, it would deflate its air sacs and settle parachutelike to the ground.

    For Love of Mother-Not Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1983

  • Once a popper had made several catches, it would deflate its air sacs and settle parachutelike to the ground.

    For Love Of Mother Not Foster, Alan Dean 1983

  • Once a popper had made several catches, it would deflate its air sacs and settle parachutelike to the ground.

    For Love of Mother-Not Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 1983

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