Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
paradrop
verb
/ˈpɛərəˌdrɒp/
Definition
To drop supplies or personnel from an aircraft in flight, usually to a specific location.
Examples
- The military decided to paradrop supplies into the remote area affected by the disaster.
- During the training exercise, paratroopers had to paradrop from a height of 1,000 feet.
Meaning
The act of dropping items or individuals from the air, particularly during military operations or humanitarian missions.
Synonyms
- airdrop
- drop
- deploy
