Lingo

Air Sports

17 Words

9m

1.
sky
dive
Verb

to jump out of an airplane and experience free-fall before safely descending using a parachute

Thrill-seekers often choose to skydive for an exhilarating experience.

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parachute
2.
pa
ra
chute
Noun

an object that allows a person or thing to slowly come to the ground after dropping from a flying aircraft

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paragliding
3.
pa
rag
li
ding
Noun

the practice of falling or jumping off height to float in the air using a parachute as a sport or hobby

She tried paragliding for the first time during her vacation in the mountains.

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hang gliding
4.
hang gliding
Noun

a sport or activity where a person flies through the air using a glider

She dreamed of hang gliding over the cliffs by the ocean.

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aerobatics
5.
ae
ro
ba
tics
Noun

the practice of performing precise and intricate maneuvers with an aircraft

He is renowned for his breathtaking aerobatics performances at airshows.

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6.
air racing
Noun

a competitive sport where airplanes or other aerial vehicles race against each other

Air racing championships attract participants from around the globe.

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7.
land sailing
Noun

the sport of racing or cruising across land in a wheeled vehicle powered by wind

The beach was ideal for land sailing due to its flat, wide expanse and steady breeze.

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8.
pa
ra
mo
to
ring
Noun

the sport or activity of flying by using a motorized paraglider

Paramotoring combines paragliding with a motorized engine for powered flight.

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9.
mic
ro
ligh
ting
Noun

the sport or activity of flying lightweight, small aircraft, typically with a single-seat

Microlighting requires careful training and understanding of aerodynamics.

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10.
BASE jumping
Noun

the sport of parachuting from a fixed structure or cliff

BASE jumping requires courage and precise technique.

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11.
wingsuit flying
Noun

the sport of gliding through the air using a specialized jumpsuit with fabric wings

Wingsuit flying requires extensive training and experience.

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launch
12.
launch
Verb

to start an organized activity or operation

They plan to launch a marketing campaign to promote the event.

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land
13.
land
Noun

the earth's surface where it is not under water

The plane circled above the land before making its final approach.

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soar
14.
soar
Verb

to go higher while flying

The eagle soared high above the cliffs, scanning the landscape for prey.

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15.
freefall technique
Noun

the specific skills and maneuvers used during skydiving or other air sports involving unpowered descent

Learning proper freefall technique is crucial for skydiving safely.

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track
16.
track
Noun

a road or path that is rough and usually made by animals or people repeatedly walking there

He walked along the track until he reached the village.

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17.
cross-country flying
Noun

the activity of flying an aircraft over long distances

Cross-country flying requires careful route planning and navigation skills.

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