valscherm — meaning in English
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English meaning
- parachute noun A fabric device that fills with air to slow the fall of a person or object dropped from height.
Senses
valscherm is used for these senses in English:
- parachute (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.
parachute — full definition
- noun A fabric device that fills with air to slow the fall of a person or object dropped from height.
- verb To descend using a parachute.
- verb To place someone into a role or organization without them having worked their way up through it.
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