bungee cord

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A strong elastic rope, often with hooks at the ends, used to secure items.

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  • We used a strong bungee cord to secure the luggage to the roof rack.
  • He used a bungee cord to tie the luggage to his bike rack.
  • Do you have a spare bungee cord I could borrow to hold this box shut?
  • Do you have a spare bungee cord I could borrow for my camping trip?
  • Make sure the bungee cord is stretched tightly over the tarp.
  • We needed several bungee cords to secure the tarp over the woodpile.
  • I bought a pack of assorted bungee cords for the garage.
  • Be careful when you unhook that bungee cord; it could snap back.
  • Be careful when you release a taut bungee cord; it can snap back dangerously.
  • The bright orange bungee cord was easy to spot among the equipment.
  • The bright orange bungee cord was easy to spot among the camping gear.
  • The old bungee cord had lost its elasticity and snapped.
  • A simple bungee cord was all he needed to fix the rattling gate.
  • Stretch the bungee cord across the items and hook it securely on both ends.
  • He fashioned a makeshift handle for the bucket using an old bungee cord.
  • She created a makeshift clothesline with a long bungee cord between two trees.
  • I think I packed an extra bungee cord in the trunk of the car.
  • I bought a pack of assorted bungee cords, which will be useful for various tasks around the house.
  • You'll need at least two long bungee cords to tie that mattress down.
  • I'll need to buy a stronger bungee cord to hold down the kayak on the car roof.