parasailing

noun

1. 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.

noun

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

verb (used without object)

2. to engage in parasailing.

noun

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

n.1963, from first element of parachute + sail. As a verb from 1970. Related: Parasailing.