Definition of Skydiving

1. Noun. Performing acrobatics in free fall before pulling the ripcord of a parachute.

Generic synonyms: Jump, Parachuting
Derivative terms: Sky Dive, Skydive

Definition of Skydiving

1. Noun. The practice of performing acrobatic movements during the freefall phase of a parachute jump. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of skydive) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Skydiving

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skydiving

skybridges
skycap
skycaps
skyclad
skycycle
skycycles
skydaddies
skydaddy
skydip
skydips
skydive
skydived
skydiver
skydivers
skydives
skydiving (current term)
skydivings
skydome
skydomes
skydove
skye terrier
skyed
skyer
skyers
skyey
skyf
skyfarms
skyfed

Literary usage of Skydiving

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

1. Adventure Guide to New Zealand by Bette Flagler (2005)
"skydiving skydiving is absolutely the scariest thing I have ever done, ... I suppose my top choice here is Taupo Tandem skydiving, but it's the only jump ..."

2. The Catskills Alive! by Francine Silverman (2003)
"skydiving If jumping from a plane turns you on, the Ranch skydiving Club operates from the privately owned Gardiner Airport and touts itself as one of the ..."

3. Adventure Guide to Aruba, Bonaire & Curaçao by Lynne M Sullivan (2002)
"ARUBA RACKET CLUB Rooi Santo 21 Monday-Saturday, 8 am-11 pm Sunday, 3 pm-8 pm •a 860-215 • skydiving If this is what it takes to make your vacation complete ..."

4. Adventure Guide to New Hampshire by Elizabeth L. Dugger (2002)
"Here you can find scenic flights for as little as $10 (« 476-8801). Better yet, try tandem skydiving at the Winnipesaukee skydiving Center (s 569- 2467). ..."

5. Adventure Guide to Southeast Florida by Sharon Lloyd Spence, Sharon Spencer, Warren Lieb (1998)
"This category introduces you to skydiving, hot air ballooning, and helicopter ... You'll receive expert instruction and safety tips before skydiving, ..."

6. The Trans Canada Trail in Quebec by Yves Seguin, Jean Pare (2004)
"Continuing its way across fields, the TCT passes by the small Farnham Airport [Km 2l], home to the Nouvel Air skydiving school, then crosses Route l04 [Km ..."

7. Puerto Rico by Kurt Pitzer, Tara Stevens (2001)
"In The Air skydiving Few activities provoke the eye-popping, sphincter-clenching rush of adrenaline that comes with willingly leaping out of a small plane ..."

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