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
A tourist bungee jumped in Colombia, swimmers dove from a dock in Peru, and revelers danced on the closing day of Carnival in Bolivia as Catholics across the region marked the start of Lent.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2024
Today, fundraisers raise money in similar ways to other charities - everything from bake sales to bungee jumps are undertaken.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2023
Rescuing people from Special Circumstances wasn’t just another ugly-trick, like stealing a bungee jacket or sneaking up the river.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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