| 释义 |
rip cord in American English 1. a cord fastened to the gas bag of a balloon or dirigible in such a way that pulling it opens the bag, releasing gas and causing a rapid descent 2. a cord, etc. pulled to open a parachute during descent Examples of 'rip cord' in a sentencerip cord Upside down, the wind howling in his ears, drenched to the bone, he scrabbled for the rip cord. |