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Definition of paraglide

paraglide

/ˈpærəɡlaɪd/
par · a · glide
Past Simple:paraglided
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Past Participle:paraglided
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Present Participle:paragliding
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paraglide Lexical Profile

paraglide Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To glide through the air while suspended from a wide, steerable canopy resembling a parachute, typically launched by foot from a steep hill or mountain.

Example

"During their vacation in the Swiss Alps, they decided to paraglide over the scenic valley."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1980s as a back-formation from 'paragliding' or 'paraglider', itself a blend of 'parachute' and 'glide'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paraglide. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paraglide
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