A bungee cord is an elastic cord that is used to secure or tie down items. There are various synonyms for the term, including elastic rope, shock cord, stretch cord, bungie cord, and shock rope.
Elastic rope is an alternative term for a bungee cord, which has its elasticity controlled by temperature changes. Shock cord, which has the same function as bungee cord, is used to absorb the shock or impact of movement. A stretch cord is basically a highly flexible cord that stretches to fit around different objects. Bungie cord is a term that is commonly used used colloquially to refer to a bungee cord. Lastly, shock rope comes with either an elastic band or a harder, more stable cord. These synonyms can help you communicate more accurately and effectively when purchasing or describing this type of cord.