hit the silk

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Definition of hit the silk in English English dictionary

To parachute (use a parachute)

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

parachute, skydive (Slang)

Turkish pronunciation

hît dhi sîlk

Pronunciation

/ˈhət ᴛʜē ˈsəlk/ /ˈhɪt ðiː ˈsɪlk/

Etymology

() From when parachutes were still made of silk.