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ripcord
/ ˈrɪpˌkɔːd /
noun
- a cord that when pulled opens a parachute from its pack
- a cord on the gas bag of a balloon that when pulled opens a panel, enabling gas to escape and the balloon to descend
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I was 23,000 feet up which about four mi1es and did what I was not supposed to do I pulled the ripcord to open my chute.
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The Major triumphantly pulled a ripcord, and the sheet dropped away.
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Even if you're already dead, pull the ripcord ring of your chute!
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