paraglider

par·a·glid·er

 (păr′ə-glī′dər)

n.

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.

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[para(foil) + glider.]

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Translations

Gleitschirm

varjoliidinvarjoliitäjä

parapenteparapentistevoileaile

paraglider

[ˈpærəˌglaɪdəʳ] N

1. (= person) → parapentista mf

2. (= object) → parapente m

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paraglider

[ˈpærəglaɪdə^r] n

(= object) → parapente m

(= person) → parapentiste mf

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paraglider

n

(= person) → Paraglider(in) m(f)

(= object) → Paraglider m

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