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wing·suit

 (wĭng′so͞ot′)
n.
A bodysuit with fabric between the legs and between each arm and the body, allowing skydivers and base jumpers to glide at a relatively gentle angle of descent before opening a parachute to land.
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wingsuit

(ˈwɪŋˌsuːt)
n
1. (Aeronautics) a type of skydiving suit with fabric under the arms and between the legs, enabling the wearer to reduce his or her rate of fall
2. (Clothing & Fashion) a type of skydiving suit with fabric under the arms and between the legs, enabling the wearer to reduce his or her rate of fall
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