A parachute is a device used to slow the descent of an object through the air. It is typically made of a strong, lightweight fabric, such as SILK, and is deployed by a person or object jumping from an aircraft or other high place. The four crossword solutions for the term 'parachute' are 'JUMP' (4 letters), 'SILK' (4 letters), 'LEAP' (4 letters), and 'SKYDIVE' (7 letters). The sixth solution, 'DROGUE' (6 letters), refers to a type of parachute that is used to stabilize an object in freefall.