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Meaning of "ripcord" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RIPCORD

ripcord  [ˈrɪpˌkɔːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RIPCORD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ripcord is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RIPCORD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ripcord

Ripcord or rip cord may refer to: ▪ Ripcord, the mechanism used to release a parachute ▪ FSB Ripcord, fire support base from the Vietnam War ▪ Ripcord, an amusement park free-fall ride ▪ Ripcord a 1960s TV series ▪ Rip Cord, a fictional character in the G.I. Joe universe ▪ Ripcord, a pullstring used with a launcher to make a beyblade spin ▪ Rip cord, of an optical cable, a parallel cord of strong yarn that is situated under the jacket of the cable for jacket removal ▪ RipChord, the self appointed nickname for Toronto area musician Johnny K...

Definition of ripcord in the English dictionary

The definition of ripcord in the dictionary is a cord that when pulled opens a parachute from its pack. Other definition of ripcord is a cord on the gas bag of a balloon that when pulled opens a panel, enabling gas to escape and the balloon to descend.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RIPCORD


bichord
ˈbaɪˌkɔːd
clarichord
ˈklærɪˌkɔːd
clavichord
ˈklævɪˌkɔːd
decachord
ˈdɛkəˌkɔːd
harmonichord
hɑːˈmɒnɪˌkɔːd
harpsichord
ˈhɑːpsɪˌkɔːd
heptachord
ˈhɛptəˌkɔːd
hexachord
ˈhɛksəˌkɔːd
misericord
mɪˈzɛrɪˌkɔːd
misericorde
mɪˈzɛrɪˌkɔːd
monochord
ˈmɒnəʊˌkɔːd
needlecord
ˈniːdəlˌkɔːd
notochord
ˈnəʊtəˌkɔːd
octachord
ˈɒktəˌkɔːd
pentachord
ˈpentəˌkɔːd
subchord
ˈsʌbˌkɔːd
tetrachord
ˈtɛtrəˌkɔːd
trichord
ˈtraɪˌkɔːd
urochord
ˈjʊərəʊˌkɔːd
whipcord
ˈwɪpˌkɔːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RIPCORD

rip off
rip on
rip up
Rip Van Winkle
rip-off
rip-off artist
rip-rap
rip-roaring
riparial
riparian
ripe
ripely
ripen
ripener
ripeness
riper
ripidolite
ripieni
ripienist
ripieno

WORDS THAT END LIKE RIPCORD

accord
concord
cord
criminal record
discord
for the record
go on record
have a record
long-playing record
of one´s own accord
off the record
off-the-record
on record
re-record
record
spinal cord
track record
umbilical cord
with one accord
world record

Synonyms and antonyms of ripcord in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ripcord» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RIPCORD

Find out the translation of ripcord to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ripcord from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ripcord» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

开伞索
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ripcord
570 millions of speakers

English

ripcord
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रस्सा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

RIPCORD
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Ripcord
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Ripcord
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ripcord
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ripcord
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ripcord
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Reißleine
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

リップコード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잡아 찢는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ripcord
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Ripcord
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

RipCord
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रिपॉॉर्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

paraşüt ipi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cavo di spiegamento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ripcord
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ripcord
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ripcord
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πλαστικό κορδόνι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skeurkoord
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

upprivningssnöre
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ripcord
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ripcord

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RIPCORD»

The term «ripcord» is regularly used and occupies the 105.363 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RIPCORD» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «ripcord» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «ripcord» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ripcord

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RIPCORD»

Discover the use of ripcord in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ripcord and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ripcord: Screaming Eagles Under Siege, Vietnam 1970
Contrary to the mantra “We won every battle but lost the war,” the United States was defeated at Ripcord. Now, at last, the full story of this terrible battle can be told. From the Paperback edition.
Keith Nolan, 2007
2
International Rice Research Newsletter
Ripcord — a synthetic pyrethroid against rice tungro virus S. Srinivasan, Paddy Experiment Station, Aduthurai 612101, Tamil Nadu, India The possibility of controlling or minimizing incidence of tungro virus was tried by controlling the vector ...
International Rice Research Institute, 1979
3
Make No Mistake!: An Outcome-Based Approach to Mistake-Proofing
Process Pulling ripcord Problem Ripcord not pulled Solution Standardize ripcord position and pull process Product Parachute Parts Ripcord, parachute Stage 1 - Use (recreation) 2-Pull parachute ripcord Description of Problem: Five "base ...
C. Martin Hinckley, 2001
4
Jack Ripcord
JACK RIPCORD is the premier adventure of a new pulp hero whose remarkable exploits are unequaled for whirlwind thrills and blood-curdling mayhem. Jack Ripcord is New Pulp Fiction for modern readers.
Thomas McNulty, 2013
5
Parachute Rigger Handbook
The ripcord housing and pocket should be checked for wear and fit of the ripcord. On the housing, check the ends and the ferrules. On more modern assemblies, these ferrules are brass and more susceptible to wear than the MIL- SPEC types.
United States. Federal Aviation Administration, 1995
6
Airborne: World War II Paratroopers in Combat
When the parachute is packed for use, only the body harness, the 15ft (4.5m)- long static line and ripcord, and the backpack are visible. The canvas risers are folded first, then the shrouds are gathered and carefully combed (the lines are ...
Julie Guard, 2007
7
Proud to Serve My Country
the security of FSB Ripcord and Company C lost several good men trying to hold this hill. Northeast of Hill 805 is Hill 605 with a blue number 4. This location was prominent, but 1 did not expect and attack from that direction, however enemy ...
Isabelino Vazquez Rodriguez, 2011
8
Billboard
Take it from Gene Breeden who operates Ripcord Studio here and ;eps doggedly at the job of trying to II his Portland label to demo- deluged disk jockeys throughout the country. His chances? "The odds are pretty slim/' Breeden ruefully  ...
9
No ETA: The Pioneering Days of Skydiving
The seat pack ripcord, first to go, was located on the right main lift web just above my hip. The first main ripcord, second to go, was located on the left main lift web chest high and the second main ripcord, third to go, was located on the right ...
Dick Fortenberry, 2011
10
Determination of Parachute Ripcord Pull Forces During ...
The objective of this study was to determine how much pull force a free-falling man could exert on the ripcord handle of a back-pack parachute.
Donald H. Reid, Naval Aerospace Recovery Facility. Joint Parachute Test Facility, 1973

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RIPCORD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ripcord is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Spectra Ripcord Bulletin
The Spectra Reserve Ripcord system has been in the field now for over 5 years. During that time, it has performed as expected; generating consistently low pull ... «Skydive Mag, Jun 15»
2
Tougher Than Leather: RIPCORD Endures Through An Ever …
“I took a leave of absence from US Airways and took a part-time job at RIPCORD,” says Brad, eight years later the bar manager of the Montrose leather institution ... «Houston Press, Jun 15»
3
CT-Derived FFR Alters Angiography-Based Management Plans for …
For the original RIPCORD study, the use of invasive FFR changed the management plans for one-quarter of stable angina patients with suspected CAD. «TCTMD, May 15»
4
FFRCT RIPCORD Study: Availability of HeartFlow FFRCT Analysis …
Results of the FFRCT RIPCORD study, presented by Prof. Nick Curzen of the University Hospital Southampton, United Kingdom, further reinforces the ability of ... «Business Wire, May 15»
5
The Sales Acquisition Officer | Transition Ripcord 24"
The folks at Transition Bikes are at it again trying to get your hard earned money from you. This time in the form of a kids do-it-all shredder bike that helps small ... «Bike Magazine, May 15»
6
Otis Technology Offers Ripcord 3-Gun Giveaway
Lyons Falls, NY – -(Ammoland.com)- Otis Technology's Ripcord 3-Gun Giveaway contest features a grand prize package of a Stag Arms Model 3G AR-15 rifle, ... «AmmoLand Shooting Sports News, Apr 15»
7
Parachute riggers: One ripcord at a time
Parachute riggers: One ripcord at a time. By Staff Sgt. Carlin Leslie, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa Public Affairs / Published April 02, 2015. «Air Force Link, Apr 15»
8
Skydiver suffers seizure during jump - AOL.com
His life was saved by his jumpmaster, who managed to pull his ripcord at around ... Thankfully my jumpmaster manages to pull my ripcord at around 4000ft. «AOL News, Mar 15»
9
Caught On Video: Skydiver Suffers Seizure During Jump Before …
... something was wrong as the man spent thirty seconds unconscious and freefalling, the jumpmaster managed to slip through the air and pull the man's ripcord. «CBS Local, Mar 15»
10
Sam Rockwell Is a Broadway 'Fool for Love' for Manhattan Theater …
While “Fool for Love” plays MTC's Broadway space, the Samuel J. Friedman Theater, the company's Off Broadway stage, will premiere “Ripcord,” the latest play ... «Variety, Dec 14»

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