parachute spinnaker

noun

, Nautical.

1. a very large spinnaker used on a racing yacht.

Example Sentences

The only moment thereafter when Rainbow was in danger of losing her lead was when her parachute spinnaker split, halfway out on the 15-mi. run to leeward.

From Time Magazine Archive

A squall from the north when the boats were running before a brisk southerly breeze blew Yankee's parachute spinnaker flat against her mast, broke the jumper strut and forced her to withdraw from the third race.

From Time Magazine Archive