ripcord
Britishnoun
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a cord that when pulled opens a parachute from its pack
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a cord on the gas bag of a balloon that when pulled opens a panel, enabling gas to escape and the balloon to descend
Example Sentences
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The rig also allows a jumper whose main parachute has failed to pull the ripcord using either hand and from any direction.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2023
PHILADELPHIA: CB Trent McDuffie, Washington — Eagles might try to pull the ripcord and trade down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2022
And then we know exactly when to stop and pull the ripcord.
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2019
On Wednesday, Darroch decided to pull the ripcord himself.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2019
My left hand grasped the yellow ripcord for dear life as my right hand pressed against the side wall of the C-130 for balance.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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