Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hit the silk
idiom
hɪt ðə sɪlk
Definition
To eject from an aircraft, usually a military jet, using a parachute.
Examples
- After the engine failed, the pilot had no choice but to hit the silk.
- He was trained to hit the silk quickly during emergency drills.
- When the plane experienced turbulence, the skydiver felt ready to hit the silk if necessary.
Meaning
The phrase ‘hit the silk’ refers to the act of parachuting out of an airplane.
Synonyms
- jump
- parachute
- eject
