(aviation) A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.

(zoology) A web or fold of skin extending between the legs of gliding mammals, such as the flying squirrel and colugo.

(BDSM) A small collar which fastens around the scrotum and from which weights can be hung.

A large sheet of fabric used in children's physical education, often colorful, with handles allowing many people to control its motion.

(intransitive) To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.

(transitive) To introduce into a place using such a device.

(transitive) To place (somebody) in an organisation in a position of authority without their having previous experience there; used with in or into.