Definitions of jumper
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a person who jumps“as the jumper neared the ground he lost control”“the jumper's parachute opened”
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types:
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parachute jumper, parachuter, parachutist
a person who jumps from aircraft using a parachute
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skydiver
a person who jumps from a plane and performs various gymnastic maneuvers before pulling the parachute cord
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parachute jumper, parachuter, parachutist
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an athlete who competes at jumping“he is one hell of a jumper”
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examples:
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Frederick Carleton Lewis
United States athlete who won gold medals at the Olympics for his skill in sprinting and jumping (born in 1961)
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types:
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bounder, leaper
someone who bounds or leaps (as in competition)
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hopper
someone who hops
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ski jumper
a skier who leaps through the air (especially on a ski jump)
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Frederick Carleton Lewis
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(basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump
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synonyms:
jump shot
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type of:
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basketball shot
throwing the basketball toward the hoop
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basketball shot
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a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
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a coverall worn by children
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type of:
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coverall
a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing
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coverall
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a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen
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type of:
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jacket
a short coat
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jacket
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a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
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synonyms:
sweater
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cardigan
a knitted sweater that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper
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pullover, slipover
a sweater that is put on by pulling it over the head
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polo-neck, turtle, turtleneck
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
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sweatshirt
cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity
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type of:
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garment
an article of clothing
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a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
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types:
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booster cable, jumper cable, jumper lead, lead
a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire
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clip lead
a short piece of wire with alligator clips on both ends
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type of:
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connecter, connection, connective, connector, connexion
an instrumentality that connects
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booster cable, jumper cable, jumper lead, lead
Pronunciation
US
/ˈdʒəmpər/
UK
/ˈdʒəmpə/
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