Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun ripcord

2 senses of ripcord

Sense 1
ripcord -- (a cord that is pulled to open the gasbag of a balloon wide enough to release gas and so causes the balloon to descend)
       => cord -- (a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord")

Sense 2
ripcord -- (a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent)
       => cord -- (a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord")