bungee

Thân thiện

A person jumps off a bridge with a bungee cord attached to their ankles.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An elasticized rope: A strong, flexible cord, typically made with strands of rubber or similar elastic material, designed to stretch significantly and then recoil to its original length. It is most famously used in the adventure sport of bungee jumping.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The bungee must be inspected for wear before every jump. (The elasticized rope must be examined for damage prior to each use in jumping.)
  • They secured the equipment with a thick bungee cord. (They fastened the equipment using a thick elasticized rope.)

Advanced Usage

• "Bungee" as a modifier: The word is frequently used attributively (like an adjective) to describe activities or equipment that utilize such a rope.
  • He tried bungee jumping for the first time. (He experienced the activity of jumping from a height while attached to an elasticized rope for the first time.)
  • The bungee cord snapped back with great force. (The elasticized rope contracted quickly and powerfully.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bungee cord (n): Another common term for a bungee, especially one with hooks on the ends used for securing loads.
  • I used a bungee cord to tie down the tarp.
• Bungee jumping (n): The sport or activity of jumping from a high place while attached to a bungee.
  • Bungee jumping off the bridge is a popular tourist attraction.

Synonyms

• Elastic rope: A rope with elastic properties.
• Shock cord: A technical term for a cord with an elastic core, often used in aviation and sailing.

Related Phrases

(Note: "Bungee" itself is not typically used in phrasal verbs. Its usage is primarily as a noun or a modifier.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms centered specifically on the word "bungee".)

Học thuật

Noun

1. an elasticized rope

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bungee cord