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

Derived forms: ripcords

Type of: cord

Part of: balloon, chute, parachute

Encyclopedia: Ripcord

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