Ripcord Definition & Meaning
ripcord
- noun
- a cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend
- a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent
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- What does ripcord mean?
- a cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent
- What part of speech is ripcord?
- Ripcord is a noun.
- How many definitions does ripcord have?
- Ripcord has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).