Definition of Parasailing

1. Noun. Gliding in a parasail.

Exact synonyms: Paragliding
Generic synonyms: Glide, Gliding, Sailing, Sailplaning, Soaring

Definition of Parasailing

1. Noun. A recreational activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a specially designed parachute, known as a parasail. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of parasail) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Parasailing

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parasailing

pararosanilin
pararosaniline
pararosanilines
pararrhythmia
pararsenolamprite
paras
parasaccular hernia
parasacral
parasagittal
parasagittal plane
parasagittal section
parasail
parasailed
parasailer
parasailers
parasailing (current term)
parasailings
parasailor
parasailors
parasails
parasalpingitis
parasang
parasangs
parasaurolophus
parascarlatina
parascending
parascenia
parascenium
paraschachnerite
paraschematic

Literary usage of Parasailing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide Virgin Islands by Lynne M. Sullivan (2006)
"Surfing, Windsurfing, parasailing & Other Watersports St. Croix Watersports, located across the ... They offer parasailing through Paradise parasailing. ..."

2. Adventure Guide to Maui by Sharon Hamblin (2005)
"parasailing parasailing is also allowed only from May 15 to December 15. ... With UFO parasailing, •a 808-661-7836, the shorter ride is $50 and the 800-foot ..."

3. Belize by Vivien Lougheed (2005)
"parasailing parasailing is offered by Fido's Fun Sports in the center of San Pedro. The cost is US $50 if you go alone, $90 if you go tandem. ..."

4. Cruising the Eastern Caribbean by Laura Rapp (2004)
"parasailing at Simpson Bay is available through Kim Sha. Rides run 15-20 minutes and cost $50 for a 500-foot high ride and $60 for 600- foot ride. ..."

5. Adventure Guide to the Bahamas by Blair Howard (2002)
"parasailing parasailing is available from private operators at most of the major resorts both on New Providence Island and Grand Bahama Island. ..."

6. Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis Alive!by Paris Permenter, John Bigley by Paris Permenter, John Bigley (2001)
"forest area by jeep, then transfer to horseback for a guided ride through this lush forest. There is limited parasailing on St. Kitts. ..."

7. Adventure Guide to Barbados by Lynne M. Sullivan (2001)
"parasailing & Paragliding The view couldn't be better than from high in the sky ... You'll spot parasailing boats along the beaches on the west and south ..."

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