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rip cord
noun(rip cord)
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
rip cord
noun(rip cord)
a cord or wire pulled in making a descent to release a parachute out of its container

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