bungee cord
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Definition
Noun: * A strong, elastic cord, typically made of strands of rubber encased in a woven sheath, designed to stretch significantly and then return to its original length. It is used for securing loads, as a shock absorber, or in recreational activities like bungee jumping.
Usage
- Bungee cords are commonly used to tie down cargo on vehicles, secure tarps, or bundle items together due to their elasticity and hook ends.
- The core component of bungee jumping is the specialized bungee cord that stretches to absorb the energy of the fall.
Examples
- "I used a bungee cord to secure the suitcase to the roof rack."
- "The thrill of bungee jumping comes from the free fall and the rebound caused by the bungee cord."
- "Make sure the bungee cord is not frayed before you use it to hold down that tarp."
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Engineering Context: In some applications, a bungee cord may be referred to as an "elastic tether" or "shock cord," particularly in aviation or packing contexts where its energy-absorbing properties are critical.
- Safety Note: The term implies a specific, manufactured item intended for load restraint. Using improvised elastic materials for similar purposes would not typically be called a bungee cord.
Variants and Related Words
- Bungee (noun): Often used as a shortened, informal form of "bungee cord."
- Example: "Do you have a spare bungee?"
- Shock Cord (noun): A more technical synonym, often used interchangeably, especially in contexts like camping or sailing.
- Elastic Cord/Rope (noun): A more general term that includes bungee cords but also other types of stretchy ropes without hooks.
Synonyms
- Shock cord
- Elastic cord
- Elastic rope
- Stretch cord
Related Phrases
- Bungee jumping (noun phrase): The recreational activity of jumping from a height while attached to a bungee cord.
- Bungee hook (noun phrase): The metal or plastic hook attached to the ends of a bungee cord.
Noun
- an elasticized rope