| ripcord 
 
 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
 • Hypernyms:
 cord
 • Part Holonyms:
 balloon
 2. a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent
 • Hypernyms:
 cord
 • Part Holonyms:
 parachute, chute
 
 
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