parafoil
noun
para·foil
ˈparəˌfȯil
: a self-inflating fabric device that resembles a parachute, behaves in flight like an airplane wing, is maneuverable, is capable of landing a payload at slow speed, and can be launched from the ground in a high wind like a kite
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“Parafoil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parafoil. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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