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Definition of paragliding

paragliding

/ˈpær.əˌɡlaɪ.dɪŋ/
par · a · glid · ing
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paragliding Lexical Profile

paragliding Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A recreational and competitive air sport in which a pilot flies a lightweight, foot-launched glider aircraft with an inflatable wing and no rigid primary structure.

Example

"She went paragliding off the coastal cliffs and soared above the valley for nearly an hour."

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