Definition
parawing
noun
- a flexible wing or winglike structure used in skydiving or BASE jumping, typically made of fabric and attached to the body to increase drag and control descent
Usage: specialized; used in extreme sports and aviation contexts
Examples
- The skydiver deployed his parawing to slow his descent and steer toward the landing zone.
- Modern parawings allow BASE jumpers to glide horizontally while falling.
- The parawing's design provides better maneuverability than traditional round parachutes.
- She trained extensively with her parawing before attempting the cliff jump.