Definition: A type of basket, often used in pairs, that attaches to a bicycle rack and hangs over the sides, or a large wicker basket used for carrying items.

Example: She packed her groceries into the pannier attached to her bicycle.

Definition: A large vehicle, often a van, used for transporting goods or furniture, especially during moving.

Example: They hired a pantechnicon to move their belongings to the new house.

Definition: To fall or descend using a device that slows down the fall, typically made of fabric and designed to open in the air.

Example: The skydiver decided to parachute from the plane to experience the thrill of freefall.

Definition: A device that slows down the fall of a person or object from the sky, usually made of a large fabric canopy that opens up to create drag in the air.

Example: The skydiver pulled the cord to open his parachute and slow his descent.

Definition: To drop something from the air using a parachute, typically supplies or people.

Example: The military decided to parachute the supplies into the remote area.

Definition: The act of delivering goods or supplies by dropping them from an aircraft using a parachute.

Example: The military used paradrop to supply troops in remote areas.

Definition: To deliver something from the air using a parachute.

Example: The military decided to paradrop supplies to the troops in the remote area.

Definition: A field in the military where trained individuals parachute into dangerous areas to give medical assistance and rescue soldiers in need.

Example: The pararescue team was deployed to save the injured soldiers behind enemy lines.

Definition: A soldier trained to jump from an aircraft and rescue others in dangerous situations, often in combat zones.

Example: The pararescueman bravely jumped from the plane to save his injured comrade.

Definition: A group of soldiers trained to jump from airplanes and fight on the ground.

Example: The paratroop unit was deployed to assist in the rescue operation.

Definition: A device that is pulled by a ship to cut the cables of underwater mines, helping to keep the ship safe from explosions.

Example: The naval ship deployed a paravane to clear the waters of any hidden mines before proceeding.

Definition: A package or something that is wrapped up and sent to someone.

Example: I received a parcel in the mail today.

Definition: To divide something into smaller parts and distribute it, or to package something for delivery.

Example: She decided to parcel the cookies into smaller bags for the party.

Definition: A multilevel building designed for parking cars and other vehicles.

Example: I parked my car in the parkade downtown.