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bungee cord

bun·gee cord
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [buhn-jee kawrd]
    • /ˈbʌn dʒi kɔrd/
    • /ˈbʌnʤɪ kɔːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [buhn-jee kawrd]
    • /ˈbʌn dʒi kɔrd/

Definitions of bungee cord words

  • noun bungee cord a type of stretchy rope consisting of elastic strands often in a fabric casing. Bungee cords may be used in parachuting, bungee jumping or to secure loads. Ones used for securing loads often have hooks on either end. 3
  • noun bungee cord elasticized cord used to hold objects in place, as luggage on carts or racks, or attached to persons leaping for sport (bungee jumping) from great heights so as to allow them to come close to the ground without hitting it 3
  • noun 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. 1
  • noun bungee cord elasticated rope 1
  • noun bungee cord A long elastic cord tied around the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping. 0
  • noun bungee cord An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage. 0

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Parts of speech for Bungee cord

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bungee cord popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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