Bungee Cord (Noun)
Meaning
An elasticized rope.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She used a long bungee cord to secure the bundle of firewood in the back of the pickup truck.
- The furniture was tied down to the trailer with a heavy-duty bungee cord to keep it from shifting.
- He strained his back when the elastic bungee cord suddenly snapped him back while trying to hold a heavy stretch.
- Luggage racks on the tour bus used bungee cords to hold the cargo net in place.
- A thin bungee cord wrapped around the toolbox kept the latch closed and prevented items from spilling out.