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Skydiver
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a person who jumps from an aircraft and free-falls before deploying a parachute
Who is a "skydiver"?
A skydiver is someone who participates in the sport of skydiving, which involves jumping from an aircraft and freefalling before opening a parachute to safely land on the ground. Skydivers typically wear specialized gear, including a parachute and jumpsuit, and must be trained in how to control their descent and handle the equipment. The sport can be done for recreation, in competitions, or for professional purposes like military or rescue operations. Skydivers experience a thrilling freefall and must be skilled in timing and controlling their parachute to ensure a safe landing.
Examples
The skydiver jumped from the plane and enjoyed the thrill of free-falling.
The skydiver checked the weather conditions before the jump.
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