Parachute
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A parachute is a device used to slow down the extent of a fall by trapping air moving upwards in a large fabric to prevent it from moving downward quickly. Parachutes are sometimes used by the military to drop supplies and/or troops safely into enemy territory.
See also: Ejection seat.