paradrop

[ par-uh-drop ]

noun, verb (used with object),par·a·dropped, par·a·drop·ping.

airdrop.

Origin of paradrop

First recorded in 1945–50; para-³ + drop

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British Dictionary definitions for paradrop

paradrop

/ (ˈpærəˌdrɒp) /

noun

the delivery of personnel or equipment from an aircraft by parachute

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