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  1. Parachute - Wikipedia

    A parachute is a device designed to slow an object's descent through an atmosphere by creating drag or aerodynamic lift.

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  4. Parachute | Aeronautical Safety Device | Britannica

    Dec 15, 2025 · Parachute, device that slows the vertical descent of a body falling through the atmosphere or the velocity of a body moving horizontally. The parachute increases the body’s …

  5. PARACHUTE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PARACHUTE is a device for slowing the descent of a person or object through the air that consists of a fabric canopy beneath which the person or object is suspended.

  6. Parachute - New World Encyclopedia

    Parachute design has changed considerably over the years, from roughly cut shapes to aerodynamic "ram-air" parafoils. Many modern parachutes are quite maneuverable and can facilitate controlled …

  7. The Evolution of Parachutes: From Leonardo to Modern Day

    Apr 1, 2024 · From Leonardo da Vinci’s initial concept to the modern parachutes that guide us gently back to earth, each step in this journey is a testament to the enduring quest for flight. This story is not …

  8. Parachute - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    A parachute uses drag to slow something moving in air. It is often an umbrella shaped device on which people or things can float slowly and safely down to the ground from a great height, such as an aircraft.

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  10. How parachutes work | The science of air resistance

    Feb 24, 2023 · With parachutes, it's the slowing-down effect that we want. If you fall from a plane without a parachute, your relatively compact body zooms through the air like a stone; open your parachute …