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Bungee cord — Bungee cords equipped with metal hooks A bungee cord (sometimes spelled bungie), also known as a shock cord, is an elastic cord composed of one or more elastic strands forming a core, usually covered in a woven cotton or polypropylene sheath. The … Wikipedia
Bungee cord — Bun gee cord, n. a strong elastic cord, usually with a hook at each end, used as a shock absorbing device or to bind packages together, as on a dolly or handcart. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bungee cord — noun an elasticized rope • Syn: ↑bungee • Hypernyms: ↑rope * * * noun : an elasticized cord used especially as a fastening or shock absorbing device * * * an elasticized cord, typically with a hook at each end, used to bind items or packages… … Useful english dictionary
bungee cord — noun A long elastic cord tied around the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping. Syn: bungee, bungee line, bungee rope … Wiktionary
bungee cord — /ˈbʌndʒi kɔd/ (say bunjee kawd) noun 1. US → octopus strap. 2. the elasticised cord used in bungee jumping. 3. an elasticised cord used as a shock absorber. Also, bungy cord …
bungee cord — an elasticized cord, typically with a hook at each end, used to bind items or packages together, to secure a suitcase to a wheeled carrier, etc. Also called bungee, shock cord. * * * … Universalium
bungee cord — shock cord, stretchy cord designed especially for shock absorption (i.e. in bungee jumping etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
bungee cord — bun′gee cord [[t]ˈbʌn dʒi[/t]] n. cvb an elasticized cord, typically with a hook at each end, used chiefly as a fastener Also called bun′gee. Etymology: 1965–70; bungee rubber (of obscure orig.) … From formal English to slang
bungee cord — noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1948 an elasticized cord used especially as a fastening or shock absorbing device called also bungee … New Collegiate Dictionary
bungee cord — A rubber tie down strap of various lengths (usually 10 mm diameter) with a metal hook on each end. Most are covered with fabric. The hooks are often plastic coated to minimize scratching. Some have an extra hook attached in the middle. Others are … Dictionary of automotive terms
