paragliding
Definition
- Noun:
- The sport or activity of flying using a paraglider: Paragliding refers to the recreational or competitive sport where a pilot flies a lightweight, free-flying, foot-launched glider aircraft with no rigid primary structure. The pilot sits in a harness suspended below a fabric wing, which is shaped to form an airfoil. The activity involves launching from a hill or by being towed aloft, then using rising air currents to gain altitude and travel through the air.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- She took up paragliding last summer and now flies every weekend.
- The coastal cliffs are a popular spot for paragliding.
- Safety is the most important aspect of paragliding.
Advanced Usage
- "to go paragliding": to participate in the activity of paragliding.
- We plan to go paragliding during our vacation in the Alps.
Variants and Related Words
Paraglider (n): 1. The person who flies a paraglider. 2. The actual wing and harness equipment used for paragliding.
- The paraglider caught a thermal and soared high above the valley.
- He packed his paraglider into its backpack.
Paraglide (v, less common): To fly using a paraglider.
- They hope to paraglide from the mountain peak.
Synonyms
- Gliding: The general activity of flying in a glider or aircraft without an engine. (Note: This is a broader term; paragliding is a specific type of gliding.)
- Foot-launched flying: A descriptive term highlighting the launch method.
Related Phrases
Tandem paragliding: A flight where a passenger flies with a certified pilot.
- For her first experience, she booked a tandem paragliding flight.
Cross-country paragliding: Flying over long distances, using thermals to stay aloft.
- He competes in cross-country paragliding competitions.
Idioms
(No common idioms are specifically derived from the word "paragliding".)
Noun
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gliding in a parasail
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