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ripcord

rip·cord

uncommon

noun

1.

a cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend

2.

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

Origin

From rip + cord.

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