bungy
Stretchy jumping cord
Bungy is a variant spelling of bungee, the elastic cord used in bungee jumping and for securing loads.
The spelling appears most commonly in New Zealand, where commercial bungee jumping originated: bungy jumping off the Kawarau Bridge.
Both spellings refer to the same activity and equipment.
Sudden springing movement
- plungeSudden steep descent
- diveHeadfirst water entry
- freefallUnimpeded downward motion
- dropFall or release
platform · bridge · crane · tower · harness · ankles · cord · rebound
Emergency response hormone
- rushQuick sudden movement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- fearEmotional response to threat
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
heart-pounding · daredevil · extreme · vertigo · euphoria · scream · anticipation · countdown
Flexible twisted strand
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
- stretchPull to extend
- tensionStretched or strained state
recoil · snap · spring · elongation · resilience · flexibility · tensile · extensible
leap
Sudden springing movement
drop · platform · bridge · crane · tower · harness · ankles · cord · rebound · bounce
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- rushQuick sudden movement
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- fearEmotional response to threat
excitement · heart-pounding · daredevil · extreme · vertigo · euphoria · scream · anticipation · countdown · nerve
cord
Flexible twisted strand
tension · recoil · snap · spring · elongation · resilience · flexibility · tensile · extensible · band
platform
Raised flat structure
canyon · ravine · chasm · overlook · edge · precipice · altitude · aerial · skyward · acrophobia
- New ZealandAuckland, Wellington, Air New Zealand, Kiwis, Christchurch
- Kiwi Activitiestramping, jet boating, zorbing, heli-skiing, adventure tourism
bungystatic rope
Non-elastic climbing cord
chain · fixed line · hemp rope · steel cable · steel wire
bungymeditation
Focused attention practice
sitting still · relaxation · napping · leisurely stroll · reading
- bungee jumpingElastic-tethered freefall recreation
- bungee jumpElastic-tethered freefall activity
- bungee cordsHooked elastic fasteners
- bungee jumperElastic-tethered freefall enthusiast
- bungy cordElastic strap with hooks
- bungy jumpTethered freefall for thrills