Answer: parachute

AnswerCrossword Clue
PARACHUTEInvention of 1785
parachuteA cloth canopy that fills with air and allows a person or heavy object attached to it to descend slowly when dropped from an aircraft, or that is released from the rear of an aircraft on landing to act as a brake
parachutea large fabric umbrella-like canopy, used where resistance to air is needed / to descend by parachute
PARACHUTEIt's terrifying if it won't open
PARACHUTEWhat Coldplay used to jump?
PARACHUTEIt opens during the fall
PARACHUTEFrench for "guard against fall"
PARACHUTESky diver's gear
PARACHUTEIt opens for a successful fall
PARACHUTEFall necessity?
PARACHUTEAerial lifesaver
PARACHUTEDescending contrivance.
PARACHUTEInsigne of Air Force units.
PARACHUTEAirman's pack.
PARACHUTEFlier's equipment.
PARACHUTEModern type of troops.
PARACHUTEHit the silk
PARACHUTEDrop cloth?