HyperDic: ripcord

English > 2 senses of the word ripcord:
NOUNartifactripcorda cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend
artifactripcorda cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent
English > ripcord: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend.
Part ofballoonlarge tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
BroadercordA line made of twisted fibers or threads
Spanishcordón de apertura
English > ripcord: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent.
Part ofparachute, chuterescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
BroadercordA line made of twisted fibers or threads
Spanishcabo de desgarre

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