ripcord

A noun referring to a cord that is pulled to release gas from a balloon for descent, or to deploy a parachute from its pack during a fall.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Leine bezeichnet, an der gezogen wird, um Gas aus einem Ballon abzulassen und so zu sinken, oder um den Fallschirm aus dem Gurtzeug zu öffnen.

1. Parachute release cord B2 formal

   A cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent.

   • He pulled the ripcord and the parachute opened smoothly.
   • The skydiver checked the ripcord before jumping.
   • A faulty ripcord can cause a dangerous freefall.

   🇩🇪Reißleine

2. Balloon deflation cord C1 formal

   A cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and cause the balloon to descend.

   • The pilot pulled the ripcord to start the balloon's descent.
   • The ripcord mechanism is essential for controlling the balloon's altitude.
   • He yanked the ripcord, and the balloon began to lose gas.

   🇩🇪Gasablassschnur

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• ripcord's possessive singular form