. (Aeronautics) same as Rip cord. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
. (Aeronautics) A long patch, on a balloon, to be ripped off, by the rip cord, at landing, in order to allow the immediate escape of gas and instant deflation of the bag. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
. same as Ripping panel. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]