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avalanche cord
av·a·lanche cord (plural av·a·lanche cords)


noun 
Definition:
 
cord showing position of avalanche victim: a lightweight cord trailed behind a climber or skier. The idea is that it will remain visible if the person is buried under an avalanche.
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