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Definition of Bungee cord
1. Noun. An elasticized rope.
Definition of Bungee cord
1. Noun. A long elastic cord tied around the ankles of the jumper in bungee jumping. ¹
2. Noun. An elastic fabric-bound strap with a hook at each end, used for securing luggage. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bungee Cord
Literary usage of Bungee cord
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Sabra Crossing: An Ecological Adventure in the North Atlantic by Michael L. Frankel (1991)
"I also put a bungee cord over the toilet seat to hold it up while its in use.
... bungee cord is one of the most important items aboard a boat where ..."
2. Space Flight: The First Thirty Years (1993)
"Schirra also tried "steering" by the stars (he found this difficult), took
photographs with a Hasselblad camera, exercised with a bungee-cord device, ..."
3. Writing Through The Tween Years: Supporting Writers, Grades 3-6 by Bruce Morgan, Deb Odom (2005)
"... Beetle and, bungee cord holding the gear shift in place, drove us off to
distant Parker to teach. We were gloriously rich—our starting salary was ..."
4. Cycling in France by Carole Saint-Laurent (2003)
"Before setting out each day. take the time to thoroughly inspect your bicycle (spokes,
tires, brakes, cables, bolts) and make sure no elastic or bungee cord ..."
5. Gently with the Tides: The Best of Living Aboard by Michael L. Frankel (1990)
"... are stuck to the tiller under a small bungee cord. It was quite a while before
I noticed the wads of paper and by then the "CALL, ASAP! ..."
6. The Origin of Emotions: Version 1.0 by Mark Devon (2006)
"Conceptual fear is triggered by the thought of the bungee cord breaking.
Conceptual fear is triggered when you expect any change in your happiness, ..."
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