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wingsuit

British  
/ ˈwɪŋˌsuːt /

noun

  1. a type of skydiving suit with fabric under the arms and between the legs enabling the wearer to reduce his or her rate of fall

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Skydive South West, which operates out of Devon's Dunkeswell Aerodrome, where the man died, said he was using his personal parachute equipment while doing a wingsuit jump with a friend on Saturday.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026

When you’re so focused on the task at hand, whether it’s diving in a helicopter at roaring flames or carving a perfect line in a wingsuit, nothing else matters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2024

Pete Audet experienced what it would be like to fly in a wingsuit, soaring over show-capped mountains before landing in a field.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2024

He quickly advanced to wingsuit flying, which involves wearing a specialized suit that helps the jumper increase their surface area and remain in the air longer.

From New York Times ● Dec. 3, 2021

Riders Republic Out Thu Spare yourself the expense of an actual skiing holiday, and throw yourself down a virtual mountain instead – on skis or in a wingsuit.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 23, 2021

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