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parascending

/ˈpɑːrsæŋkɛndɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does parascending mean?

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Parascending is a form of recreational parachuting where the parachute is deployed from a static line attached to a moving aircraft, typically a plane or a helicopter. The parachute is opened at a predetermined height, and the user descends slowly to the ground.

Example

"The instructor taught the student how to properly deploy the parachute during parascending."

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