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  1. 1. n. A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall Source: wordnet
  4. 4. v. jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence. 2. (Zoöl.) A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister. Source: webster
  6. 6. A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certainmammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister. Source: adambom
  7. 7. v:14/n:86 n. rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall Source: ecdict

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