Meaning & use
Paraglides
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Flies through the air using a paraglider, a lightweight, foot-launched wing-shaped parachute.
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He paraglides off the cliff every weekend when the winds are calm.
The instructor paraglides tandem with beginners to teach them the basics.
A note on using this word
Paragliding developed in the 1980s from ram-air parachute technology, evolving into a popular recreational sport distinct from hang gliding.
Words with a similar meaning
hang glides
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