ripcord Antonyms
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Meaning of ripcord
Wordnet
ripcord (n)
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
ripcord Sentence Examples
- The skydiver pulled the ripcord, sending his parachute billowing open.
- The ripcord hung limply from the side of the hot air balloon.
- As the car sped out of control, the driver yanked on the ripcord to release his seatbelt.
- The mountain climber reached up and grabbed the ripcord, securing his life to the cliff face.
- The magician pulled on the ripcord and vanished in a puff of smoke.
- The scuba diver swam swiftly, pulling the ripcord of his spare tank when his primary one ran out.
- The pilot glanced at the ripcord, a constant reminder of the potential danger in the sky.
- As the plane entered a tailspin, the passengers gripped the ripcords tightly.
- The construction worker inspected the ripcord on the safety harness, ensuring its integrity.
- The surgeon carefully trimmed the ripcord before closing the incision.
FAQs About the word ripcord
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
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The skydiver pulled the ripcord, sending his parachute billowing open.
The ripcord hung limply from the side of the hot air balloon.
As the car sped out of control, the driver yanked on the ripcord to release his seatbelt.
The mountain climber reached up and grabbed the ripcord, securing his life to the cliff face.
