parachuter

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English

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Etymology

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From parachute +‎ -er.

Noun

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parachuter (plural parachuters)

  1. One who uses a parachute; a parachutist.
    • 2007 May 25, “Spare Times”, in New York Times[1]:
      If you want to coordinate your bathing, beach walks and concession and boardwalk excursions with the show, keep in mind that the Army’s Golden Knights parachute team is scheduled to come by at 10:28; the Navy Leap Frogs parachuters at 11:16 and a B-1 bomber at 11:48.

French

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Etymology

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From parachute +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pa.ʁa.ʃy.te/
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Verb

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parachuter

  1. (transitive) to parachute (to introduce (something/someone) into a place using a parachute)
  2. (transitive, figuratively) to parachute (to place (someone) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there)

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Norman

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Etymology

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parachute +‎ -er

Verb

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parachuter (gerund parachut'tie)

  1. (Jersey) to parachute