trip cord en · NOUN
Meanings
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A cord, line, lanyard, or wire that, when pulled, mechanically activates a device.
Seeing the trip cord of a bouncing Betty nearby gave us cold chills, and we moved all the more slowly through the woods.
- A type of electrical extension cord: see pad.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| trip cords | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
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