rip cord
rip cord
nounDefinition of RIP CORD
1
: a cord by which the gasbag of a balloon may be ripped open for a limited distance to release the gas quickly and so cause immediate descent
2
: a cord or wire pulled in making a descent to release a parachute out of its container
See First Known Use of RIP CORD
1907
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