bungee
Americannoun
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Aeronautics. any of certain springs or elastic tension devices, as the springs attached to movable controls of aircraft to facilitate their manipulation.
Etymology
Origin of bungee
Origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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It’s anchored to the pool walls with bungee cords on either end, so that the mat floats in the middle of the pool but doesn’t flip over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
I will herald the expert coaching and composure from New York’s Mike Brown, who refused to let the bungee cord go.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
So close, in fact, that the singers ultimately chose to pair up for a terrifying, 233-metre tandem bungee jump from China's Macau tower.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
Of course, we also see Monk partake in some comedic shenanigans and even go bungee jumping — an attempt at facing his fear of heights.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2023
Shay pulled an oversize basketball jersey over the bungee jacket.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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