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Parachute

A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence.

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Dive 76% connected

To plunge into water head foremost; to thrust the body under, or deeply into, water or other fluid.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Plunge 76% connected

To thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse; to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly; to thrust; as, to pl…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Drogue 76% connected

See Drag, n., 6, and Drag sail, under Drag, n.

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Chute 74% connected

A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a whee…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Chute 74% connected

A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a whee…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Jump 74% connected

A kind of loose jacket for men.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Jump 74% connected

A kind of loose jacket for men.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Descend 72% connected

To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, as by falling, flowing, walking, etc.; to plunge; to fall;…

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Fall 72% connected

To Descend, either suddenly or gradually; particularly, to descend by the force of gravity; to drop; to sink; as, the apple falls; the tide falls; th…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Glide 72% connected

The glede or kite.

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Component part 3

Canopy 70% connected

A covering fixed over a bed, dais, or the like, or carried on poles over an exalted personage or a sacred object, etc. chiefly as a mark of honor.

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Harness 70% connected

Originally, the complete dress, especially in a military sense, of a man or a horse; hence, in general, armor.

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Shroud 70% connected

That which clothes, covers, conceals, or protects; a garment.

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Chute 92% connected

A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a whee…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Jump 92% connected

A kind of loose jacket for men.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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