parachute jumper

Thân thiện

A parachute jumper descends toward a green field under a colorful canopy.

Definition

Noun: A person who descends from an aircraft using a parachute. This term specifically refers to the individual who performs the act of parachuting.

Usage

The term "parachute jumper" is a straightforward compound noun that identifies a person by their action. It is commonly used in general descriptions and news reports. * The experienced parachute jumper landed precisely on the target. * Safety is the top priority for every parachute jumper.

Advanced Usage

• While "parachute jumper" is clear, in many professional and recreational contexts, the terms skydiver or parachutist are more frequently used. "Skydiver" often implies a freefall segment before parachute deployment, while "parachutist" is a broad term for anyone who uses a parachute.
  • The team of parachutists performed a stunning aerial display.

Variants and Related Words

• Skydiver (n): A person who jumps from an aircraft and freefalls for a period before deploying a parachute.
• Parachutist (n): A person who uses a parachute, especially for descent from an aircraft.
• Jump (v): To leap from a height, especially from an aircraft with a parachute.

Synonyms

• Skydiver
• Parachutist

Related Phrases

• To make a jump: To perform a parachute descent.
  • She trained for months before she was ready to make her first jump.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who jumps from aircraft using a parachute

Từ đồng nghĩa

• parachutist
• parachuter