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.

• 🇪🇸Cuerda o cable que se tira para abrir un paracaídas durante una caída, o para liberar el gas de un globo aerostático y descender.

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.

   🇪🇸cuerda de apertura del paracaídas

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.

   🇪🇸Cordón de desinflado de globo

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