A rip cord is a cord that, when pulled, activates a mechanism—most commonly deploying a parachute or deflating an inflatable structure.
The term extends to any emergency release: She pulled the rip cord on the failing project.
Figuratively, to pull the rip cord is to bail out of a deteriorating situation.
1. deployment — parachute, Drag-creating descent device; skydiving (Recreational freefall from aircraft); deploy (Position for use); pull (Force toward oneself); activate · release · chute · canopy · freefall · tandem · static line · reserve · main · altimeter
2. mechanism — quick-release, Instant detachment mechanism; harness (Straps controlling an animal); handle (Part for gripping); cable (Heavy-duty woven line); pin · spring-loaded · trigger · latch · fail-safe · backup · manual · automatic · tension · secure
Opposites
DEPLOYMENT MECHANISMrip cord ≠ AAD Microsoft's identity platform; static line · harness · drogue
FUNCTION IN EMERGENCY SYSTEMSrip cord ≠ harness Straps controlling an animal; container · bridle · pilot chute
Categories
cords: ripcord, paracord
Family
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- Familiarity
- Top 100,000
- Profile
- Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G