kill cord

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Synonyms: pull cord

Antonyms: pull cord

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|nautical}} On a small boat, a safety device consisting of a cord attached to the helmsman's leg or arm and linked to an engine cut-out switch, such that the switch is triggered and the boat's engine automatically stopped ("killed") if the helmsman is thrown from his seat.

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