PARAPENTE


Meaning of PARAPENTE in English

[ 'parəpɒnt ]

■ verb [usu. as noun parapenting ] take part in the sport of gliding by means of an aerofoil parachute launched from high ground.

■ noun a parachute used for this purpose.

Derivatives

~r noun

Origin

1980s: from Fr., from para(chute) + pente 'slope'.

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