hit the silk
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Meaning · English
To parachute (use a parachute).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
With the engine on fire he had to punch out and hit the silk.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hit the silk” mean?
To parachute (use a parachute).
Is “hit the silk” formal or informal?
hit the silk is generally slang.