parawing

[par-uh-wing]

noun

Aerospace.

1. paraglider.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parawing¹

First recorded in 1965–70; para- ³ + wing

Example Sentences

The Arizona company plans to loft passengers to altitudes above 100,000 feet in a capsule suspended below a “parawing” and a helium balloon.

From Washington Times

The balloon is then released and the parawing allows the capsule to glide to a landing spot.

From Washington Times