paraquedas — meaning in English

English meaning

• chute noun A sloped or vertical channel used to slide or drop objects from a higher point to a lower one.
• parachute noun A fabric device that fills with air to slow the fall of a person or object dropped from height.

Senses

paraquedas 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.

chute — full definition

1. noun A sloped or vertical channel used to slide or drop objects from a higher point to a lower one.
2. noun A narrow passage used to funnel or confine animals, such as livestock.
3. noun Informal shortening of "parachute".

parachute — full definition

1. noun A fabric device that fills with air to slow the fall of a person or object dropped from height.
2. verb To descend using a parachute.
3. verb To place someone into a role or organization without them having worked their way up through it.

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