a line attaching the pack of a parachute to an aircraft, so that the parachute is opened when it has fallen clear of the aircraft
static line in American English
noun
Military
a line attached to a parachute pack and to a cable in an aircraft for the purpose of automatically opening the parachute after it is dropped
Word origin
[1925–30]This word is first recorded in the period 1925–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: chain reaction, distinctive feature, recycle, runout, turnaround
Examples of 'static line' in a sentence
static line
I recommend an 'accelerated freefall' course, much faster than old-school 'static line' training.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Another alternative for beginners is to jump solo with a static line parachute that is attached to the aircraft and activated automatically.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I was attached to a static line, which means as you fall away from the plane, a wire pulls the parachute out of your backpack.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He exited at 3,500ft and was using a static line so his parachute opened automatically withinthree seconds.