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单词 rip cord
释义

rip cord

noun

1
: a cord by which the gasbag of a balloon may be ripped open for a limited distance to release the gas quickly and so cause immediate descent
2
: a cord or wire pulled in making a descent to release a parachute out of its container

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Has all the trappings of looking for a rip cord to pull. Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 May 2022 Robison displayed the reserve and main chutes, a rip cord and an automatic activation device, which would deploy a reserve parachute if a skydiver needed it. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2021 With 4:03 remaining in the fourth quarter, and his team trailing by 25 points, Cleveland head coach Tyronn Lue waved the flag and pulled the emotional rip cord. Ann Killion, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 June 2018 Prior was discharged from Barnes-Jewish less than 36 hours after his admittance, no ripped cords necessary. Alex Prewitt, SI.com, 31 May 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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