skydive

noun, verb — 2 senses

skydive

noun

/ˈskaɪˌdaɪv/

Etymology From sky + dive.

1

An instance of skydiving.

skydive

verb

Etymology From sky + dive.

1

To be in freefall after jumping from an aircraft and landing safely by deploying a parachute.

Derived terms
skydiver, spacedive

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