Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Aeronautics) a spring or other elastic device, especially one attached to a control to facilitate its manipulation.
- noun same as
bungee cord .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun An
elastic fabric -bound strap with ahook at eachend , used forsecuring luggage . - noun An elastic
cord tied to the ankles of the jumper inbungee jumping .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun an elasticized rope
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Examples
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This video clip was sent in by a friend who fastens an ear of corn to a bungee cord, then suspends the bungee from a tree limb or wire.
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Muriel Smith Holyport, Berkshire I noted with interest the discussion of the word bungee [XVIII,2].
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I'm not talking about stepping in front of a bus or putting yourself at physical risk, although if the idea of bungee jumping or sky diving appeals to you, go for it!
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"The bungee is the greatest invention snowboarding has seen in a while," snowboarder Marc Moline said.
KUSA-TV - 2010
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Its called a bungee and wondered if anyone had used one before, and how their horse worked with it on?
unknown title 2009
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Basically, the banners are tied as tightly as possible using the so-called bungee cords.
Knox 2008
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This modern extreme sport, known as bungee jumping, seems to have it's own culture attached to it.
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Basically, the banners are tied as tightly as possible using the so-called bungee cords.
Knox 2008
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Basically, the banners are tied as tightly as possible using the so-called bungee cords.
Knox 2008
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As the Dow Jones has plummeted more than 4000 points the past 12 monthswith ups and downs that can only be described as bungee chord fluctuations, I strongly suspect the market has been co-opted by ... quot; insider traders "and as the spiral continues to the frigid Dow ranges of 7000-8000 point ranges; the fat cat oligarchs will undoubtedly continue to bait the trails luring lemmings/investors over the cliff.
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