ripcord

/ ˈrɪpˌkɔːd /

noun

1. a cord that when pulled opens a parachute from its pack
2. 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

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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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