ripcord


Meanings

  • a cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend
  • a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent
  • RIPCORD n pl. -S a cord pulled to release a parachute

Synonyms


Scrabble Score: 12

ripcord is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

ripcord is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

ripcord is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 14

ripcord is a valid Words With Friends word