parasail, n.
(ˈpærəseɪl)
Also para-sail.
[f. the vb.]
A parachute designed for parasailing.
| 1978 Aviation Week 18 Sept. 58/3 All 16 astronaut candidates were given parasail flights to simulate descent in water after ejection from aircraft. 1981 Courier-Mail (Brisbane) 18 June 15/2 A para-sail, a specially designed parachute, is attached by rope to a boat. 1986 Waterski Internat. June 64/1 The offering includes..towboats, pontoon boat,..a huge floating parasail platform and all waterskis and associated equipment. |