parachute

parachute is a 9-letter English word with 4 senses as noun and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence. Face value is 16 in Scrabble and 18 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 16 · Words With Friends 18 · 4 senses

Definitions

1. noun. A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.
2. noun. A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister.
3. noun. rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

   Synonyms: chute

4. verb. jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute

   Synonyms: chute, jump

Synonyms

chute, jump

Common word forms

parachuted, parachuter, parachutes, parachuting

Words from these letters

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