Associations to the word «Ripcord»

Wiktionary

RIPCORD, noun. A cord to release a parachute from its sack.

Dictionary definition

RIPCORD, noun. A cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend.
RIPCORD, noun. A cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent.

Wise words

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