bungy cord
Elastic tie-down strap
A bungy cord is an elasticized cord with hooks at each end, used to secure loads or hold things in place—strapping gear to a motorcycle rack, cinching down a tarp.
The stretchiness allows tension without rigid tying.
Also spelled bungee cord.
The same elastic material powers bungee jumping.
Pull to extend
- reboundReturn after deflection
- tensionStretched or strained state
- elongationIncrease in length
- snapbackSudden return to position
resilience · flexibility · rubber · latex · tensile · extension · give · springiness
Sudden steep descent
- freefallUnimpeded downward motion
- leapSudden springing movement
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- diveHeadfirst water entry
rebound · snapback · platform · bridge · cliff · heights · crane · tower
Securement device for cargo
- cargoTransported goods
- strapNarrow flexible binding material
- hookCurved catching device
- fastenerSecures things together
secure · bundling · luggage · camping · roof rack · trailer · tarp · load
Straps controlling an animal
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
checklist · instructor · certification · precautions · rescue · protocol · guidelines · training
stretch
Pull to extend
- reboundReturn after deflection
- tensionStretched or strained state
- elongationIncrease in length
snapback · resilience · flexibility · rubber · latex · tensile · extension · give · springiness · recoil
plunge
Sudden steep descent
dive · rebound · snapback · platform · bridge · cliff · heights · crane · tower · countdown
tiedown
Securement device for cargo
fastener · secure · bundling · luggage · camping · roof rack · trailer · tarp · load · lashing
harness
Straps controlling an animal
inspection · checklist · instructor · certification · precautions · rescue · protocol · guidelines · training · supervision