Definitions
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- noun A
recreational activity where a person istowed behind a vehicle (usually a boat) while attached to a specially designedparachute , known as aparasail . - verb Present participle of
parasail .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun gliding in a parasail
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Examples
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I did parasailing which is not nearly the same thing, but I think if I could get over the fear of it, I'd love to parachute out of a plane!
sheepdip Diary Entry sheepdip 2002
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For the more adventurous visitors there are a wealth of fun excursions such as parasailing, diving, windsurfing and more to choose from.
xml's Blinklist.com 2008
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For the more adventurous visitors there are a wealth of fun excursions such as parasailing, diving, windsurfing and more to choose from.
xml's Blinklist.com 2008
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As lovely and harmless as it was, parasailing is probably off my list the next time around.
Tessa Blake: Miscarriage at Occupy Seattle Tessa Blake 2011
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As lovely and harmless as it was, parasailing is probably off my list the next time around.
Tessa Blake: Miscarriage at Occupy Seattle Tessa Blake 2011
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The plethora of beach activities include parasailing, surfing, kayaking, golf and full use of the clubhouse and pools charges appear on your hotel bill.
Mickey Goodman: Family Fun - 48-Hours in St. Augustine, Florida Mickey Goodman 2011
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The bands and music help (Imogen Heap and The Roots for example); the activities help (shark-tagging and parasailing); the all-night revelry certainly helps.
M. Sanjayan: Why Summit Is on Top M. Sanjayan 2011
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A parasailing donkey video is making news, as an animal cruelty investigation has been initiated for the use of a donkey on a parasail in an advertising campaign.
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The bands and music help (Imogen Heap and The Roots for example); the activities help (shark-tagging and parasailing); the all-night revelry certainly helps.
M. Sanjayan: Why Summit Is on Top M. Sanjayan 2011
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As lovely and harmless as it was, parasailing is probably off my list the next time around.
Tessa Blake: Miscarriage at Occupy Seattle Tessa Blake 2011
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