Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hit the silk

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.09 in modern English

Syllables: hit the silk
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To parachute (use a parachute).

Slang

Example Sentences

"With the engine on fire he had to punch out and hit the silk."

Etymology

From when parachutes were still made of silk.

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

hits the silk (present, singular) hitting the silk (participle, present)

Questions

What does hit the silk mean?: To parachute (use a parachute).
Where does hit the silk come from?: From when parachutes were still made of silk.

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