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
Is there any way those two goals might be able to overlap before Monica has to pull the ripcord?
From Salon
“It’s the perfect ripcord if you’re having a mess of a day.”
From Los Angeles Times
There are reports that the IOC wanted Tokyo organizers to be the ones to pull the ripcord, to protect itself with insurers and in case of any potential litigation.
From Washington Post
And then we know exactly when to stop and pull the ripcord.
From New York Times
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