jump rope

/dʒəmp roʊp/
/dʒəmp rəʊp/
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Definitions of jump rope
  1. noun
    a length of rope (usually with handles on each end) that is swung around while someone jumps over it
    synonyms: skip rope, skipping rope
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    type of:
    rope
    a strong line
  2. noun
    a child's game or a cardiopulmonary exercise in which the player jumps over a swinging rope
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    types:
    double Dutch
    the difficult version of jump rope in which players jump over two ropes that are swung in a crisscross manner by two turners
    type of:
    cardiopulmonary exercise
    exercise intended to strengthen the circulatory system
    child's game
    a game enjoyed by children
Pronunciation
US
/dʒəmp roʊp/
UK
/dʒəmp rəʊp/
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