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chute

UK/ʃuːt/ US/ʃut/ fairly common informal slang

noun

1.

rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

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2.

Origin

Clipping of parachute.

Phrases

  • bean chute
  • chute dogging
  • chute house
  • cruising chute
  • dirt chute
  • drag chute
  • drogue chute
  • flood chute

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