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rip·cord
(rĭp′kôrd′)n.
1. A cord pulled to release the pack of a parachute.
2. A cord pulled to release gas from a balloon.
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ripcord
(ˈrɪpˌkɔːd)n
1. (Aeronautics) a cord that when pulled opens a parachute from its pack
2. (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" |
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