parasailing

or par·a-sail·ing

[ par-uh-sey-ling ]
/ ˈpær əˌseɪ lɪŋ /

noun

the sport of soaring while harnessed to a parasail that is towed by a motorboat, car, or other fast-moving vehicle, from which one often releases oneself to float freely.
Also called parakiting.

Origin of parasailing

Definition for parasailing (2 of 2)

parasail
[ par-uh-seyl ]
/ ˈpær əˌseɪl /

noun

a special parachute, kept open with wing-tip holders to help provide lift, used in parasailing.

verb (used without object)

to engage in parasailing.

Origin of parasail

Example sentences from the Web for parasailing

  • They can arrange a jetskiing tour for two people or twenty, a banana boat for the kids, or parasailing for the adventurous.

    Gal With a Suitcase |Jolie Hunt |January 1, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for parasailing

parasailing
/ (ˈpærəˌseɪlɪŋ) /

noun

a sport in which a water-skier wearing a parachute is towed by a speedboat, becomes airborne, and sails along in the air