Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ripcord

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.93 in modern English

Syllables
rip-cord
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cord to release a parachute from its sack.

Example Sentences

  • "pull the ripcord"

Etymology

From rip + cord.

Inflected Forms

ripcords (plural) rip cord (alternative)

Questions

What does ripcord mean?
A cord to release a parachute from its sack.
Where does ripcord come from?
From rip + cord.

How to pronounce ripcord

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