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par·a·glid·er (p

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1. A recreational aircraft consisting of a large parafoil equipped with a harness from which a rider hangs while gliding from a height.

2. One who engages in paragliding.

[para(foil) + glider.]

Translations

paraglider [ˈpærəˌglaɪdəʳ] N

1. (= person) → parapentista mf

2. (= object) → parapente m

paraglider [ˈpærəglaɪdə^r] n

(= object) → parapente m

(= person) → parapentiste mf

paraglider

(= person) → Paraglider(in) m(f)

(= object) → Paraglider m

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