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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

With Beijing's hosting of the 2022 Winter Olympics just months away, China has suspended extreme sports such as trail running, ultramarathons and wingsuit flying while it overhauls safety regulations.

From BBC Nov. 15, 2021

That’s true for big-wave surfing, wingsuit flying, free-diving, extreme skiing and ultralight alpinism.

From The Guardian Sep. 19, 2018

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