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cord vs ripcord

ripcord vs cord

cord and ripcord both are nouns.

cord is a verb but ripcord is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cord Yes No Yes No
ripcord Yes No No No
As nouns, ripcord is a hyponym of cord; that is, ripcord is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than cord:
  • cord: a line made of twisted fibers or threads
  • ripcord: a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent
cord (noun) ripcord (noun)
a line made of twisted fibers or threads a cord that is pulled to open a parachute from its pack during a descent
a cut pile fabric with vertical ribs; usually made of cotton 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 light insulated conductor for household use
a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet
cord (verb) ripcord (verb)
stack in cords
bind or tie with a cord
Difference between cord and ripcord

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