para-sail

par·a·sail

[par-uh-seyl]
noun
1.
a special parachute, kept open with wing-tip holders to help provide lift, used in parasailing.
verb (used without object)
2.
to engage in parasailing.

Origin:
para-3 + sail

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parasail
from para(chute) + sail.
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Para-sail is always a great word to know.
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