Basic Details
Word: Parachute
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device used to slow down a person or object as they fall through the air, usually made of fabric and shaped like an umbrella.
Synonyms: Canopy, skydiving chute
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Jump with a parachute: To take a risk in a challenging situation, yet having a backup plan. Example: "When starting her new business, she made sure to jump with a parachute by saving some money for emergencies."
- Parachute into a situation: To suddenly enter a situation or place, often without prior experience. Example: "He didn't know anything about teaching, but he parachuted into the class and gave it his best shot."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The skydiver opened his parachute, gliding gracefully down towards the ground.
Example 2: During the training session, we learned how to fold a parachute properly for our next jump.
Example 3: The rescue team used a parachute to drop supplies to the stranded hikers in the mountains.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first recorded use of a parachute was by a man named Leonardo da Vinci in the 15th century? He designed a pyramid-shaped parachute that he thought could help people safely descend from heights!
Famous Quote
"A parachute can only function when it is open." John Lubbock
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "parachute" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A device that helps slow down a fall
c) A type of clothing
d) A type of food
Answer: b) A device that helps slow down a fall
2. Which of these is a synonym of "parachute"?
a) Canopy
b) Sail
c) Flag
d) Tent
Answer: a) Canopy
3. Which sentence uses "parachute" correctly?
a) He wore a parachute to the party.
b) The parachute opened in the sky, allowing her to float safely down.
c) She cooked a parachute for dinner.
d) The child played with a parachute in the garden.
Answer: b) The parachute opened in the sky, allowing her to float safely down.
4. Which idiom means to prepare for something uncertain?
a) Jump with a parachute
b) Cold as ice
c) A piece of cake
d) Flying high
Answer: a) Jump with a parachute
5. What is the opposite of "parachute"?
a) N/A
b) Rocket
c) Balloon
d) Car
Answer: a) N/A
