noun
- cords that are pulled to open parachutes
Examples
- The skydivers checked their ripcords before jumping from the plane.
- She pulled the ripcord and felt the parachute deploy above her.
- The instructor taught us how to locate our ripcords in an emergency.
- Both main and reserve parachutes have separate ripcords.
- The tandem jump requires the instructor to pull both ripcords.
- Military paratroopers train extensively with their ripcords.