Meaning of the word paraglider in English

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paraglider

US /ˈper.əˌɡlaɪ.dɚ/
UK /ˈpær.əˌɡlaɪ.dər/

Noun

a steerable parachute that is used for gliding and soaring after launching from a high place

Example:
He launched his paraglider from the mountain peak.
Learning to fly a paraglider requires extensive training.
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