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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The opening episode of the 2020 series saw him bungee jump, while strapped into a car, off a dam, in one of the most ambitious episodes the show had ever seen.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023
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
David Kirke, a flamboyant British thrill-seeker who performed — and more important, survived — the first modern bungee jump, died on Oct.
From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2023
As we meandered between them, breathing in barbecue– and caramel-scented air, we passed a magic performance, petting zoo, bungee jump-esque ride and plenty of fried food stalls — and that was just one five-minute jaunt.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023
She slipped in, found the rack of spares, grabbed two bungee jackets, and was out in less than a minute.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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