paragliding

/ˈpɛrəɡlaɪdɪŋ/
noun
  1. The sport or activity of flying through the air using a parachute-like wing.
    • The school offers lessons in paragliding for beginners.
    • She took up paragliding after watching a documentary about flight.
    • Paragliding is a popular adventure sport in mountainous regions.
verb
  1. Present participle of paraglide; engaging in the activity of flying with a parachute-like wing.
    • He spends his weekends paragliding with his friends.
    • They are paragliding over the coastline this afternoon.
    • While paragliding, she spotted a herd of deer below.
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