ripcord

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. 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
  2. noun a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent

Etymology

From rip + cord.

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