ripcord

Noun
  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 (synset 104101154)
    is a type of: cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads
    is a part of: balloon - large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
  2. A cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent (synset 104101009)
    is a type of: cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads
    is a part of: chute, parachute - rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall

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