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parasail

verb

  1. use motorized transport to sail through the air via parachute or other airdrag/airgliding tool
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Hellenic *pərai Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰ́ (părắ) Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰ- (pără-)der. English para- English sail English parasail From para- + sail.

  1. A wing-shaped parachute that lifts a rider in a harness when towed by a motorboat etc

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Hellenic *pərai Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰ́ (părắ) Ancient Greek πᾰρᾰ- (pără-)der. English para- English sail English parasail From para- + sail.

  1. To take part in the recreational activity of parasailing.