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Definition of parasail

parasail

/ˈpær.ə.seɪl/
par · a · sail
Plural:parasails
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Past Simple:parasailed
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Past Participle:parasailed
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Present Participle:parasailing
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parasail Lexical Profile

parasail Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A specialized parachute-like canopy designed to carry a harnessed person into the air when towed behind a motorboat or other vehicle.

Example

"The vibrant yellow parasail was visible from the shoreline as the boat sped across the bay."

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• verb

1

To glide through the air wearing an open parachute-like canopy while being towed by a motorboat or other vehicle.

Example

"During their summer vacation, the tourists decided to parasail along the tropical coast."

• Nearby Words

pararescue
pararescueman
pararescuer
parasail
parasailing
parasaurolophus
parasite

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1960s as a blend of 'parachute' and 'sail'.

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