ripcords

rip·cord (r

kôrd

)

1. A cord pulled to release the pack of a parachute.

2. A cord pulled to release gas from a balloon.

ripcord [ˈrɪpˌkɔːd]

1. (Engineering / Aeronautics) a cord that when pulled opens a parachute from its pack

2. (Engineering / Aeronautics) a cord on the gas bag of a balloon that when pulled opens a panel, enabling gas to escape and the balloon to descend

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Noun	1.	ripcord - a cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend balloon - large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord"
	2.	ripcord - a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord" chute, parachute - rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

Translations

ripcord [ˈrɪpkɔːd] N (Aer) → cuerda f de apertura

ripcord [ˈrɪpkɔː^rd] n → poignée f d'ouverture

ripcord

n → Reißleine f

ripcord [ˈrɪpˌkɔːd] n (Aer) → cavo di spiegamento

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balloon
chute
cord
jump
parachute
parachuting
skydive
skydiver
skydiving
static line

The products that offer the most versatility are ripcords (also called exercise bands), fit balls (or swiss balls), velcro ankle weights and yoga mats.

Lightweight and Portable Fitness Equipment to Stay in Shape at School by Darren Shane / Food/cooking/nutrition community

Webgistix's unique SmartFill(TM) platform allows e-commerce retailers such as Ripcords to gain all the benefits of outsourcing while giving them total control over order fulfillment as well as real-time, web-based visibility into fulfillment operations.

Fitness Innovator Ripcords Selects Webgistix for E-Commerce Order ... by Business Wire

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