ripcord

• Существительное, обозначающее шнур, который дёргают, чтобы выпустить газ из воздушного шара для снижения или чтобы раскрыть парашют из ранца во время падения.

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.

1. Parachute release cordB2formal

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

   Вытяжной трос

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

2. Balloon deflation cordC1formal

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

   Шнур для выпуска газа

   • 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.