1para·chute 
/ˈperəˌʃu:t/ noun
plural para·chutes /ˈperəˌʃu:t/ noun [count] : a piece of equipment usually made of cloth that is fastened to people or things and that allows them to fall slowly and land safely after they have jumped or been dropped from an aircraft
▪ The pilot was wearing a parachute. ▪ The supplies were dropped by parachute. — often used before another noun ▪ a parachute jump/drop — see also golden parachute
▪ The pilot was wearing a parachute. ▪ The supplies were dropped by parachute. — often used before another noun ▪ a parachute jump/drop — see also golden parachute
