rip·cord (r p kôrd )n. 1. A cord pulled to release the pack of a parachute. 2. A cord pulled to release gas from a balloon. |
ripcord
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a cord pulled to open a parachute from its pack
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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" |
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