parafoil
[ par-uh-foil ]
noun
a structure, usually made of a strong yet light fabric, having a shape similar to that of an airplane wing, and used as a kite or a parachute.
Origin of parafoil
1Words Nearby parafoil
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British Dictionary definitions for parafoil
parafoil
/ (ˈpærəˌfɔɪl) /
noun
a nonrigid aerofoil inflated by the wind, used in kites and paragliders
Origin of parafoil
1C20: para (chute) + (aero) foil
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