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parapente (iou)



parapente noun & verb. L20.
[French, from para- initial elem. of PARACHUTE + pente slope.]
A. noun.
The activity or sport of gliding by means of an aerofoil parachute launched from high ground. L20.
The parachute used for this purpose. L20.
b. verb intrans. Descend from high ground by parapente. Freq. as parapenting verbal noun. L20.