Jumper (Noun)
Meaning 2
A crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
A sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
An athlete who competes at jumping; "he is one hell of a jumper".
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Nouns denoting people.
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- He is one hell of a jumper, always clearing the highest bars with ease.
- The new recruit is a talented jumper and is expected to be a valuable addition to the track team.
- She's a jumper at heart, always looking for ways to improve her technique and push herself to new heights.
- As a jumper, he's got the explosive power and agility to dominate the competition.
- The young jumper's impressive performance at the state championships earned her a college scholarship.
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Meaning 6
A small connector used to make temporary electrical connections.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 7
A person who jumps; "as the jumper neared the ground he lost control"; "the jumper's parachute opened".
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Nouns denoting people.
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- The jumper's legs buckled as she landed awkwardly on the trampoline.
- As the jumper neared the ground he lost control and struggled to right himself.
- The crowd gasped as the jumper soared through the air, performing a series of flips and twists.
- The jumper's parachute opened with a loud jolt, slowing her descent to a gentle float.
- The jumper sprinted down the runway, building up speed before launching herself into the air.
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Meaning 8
(basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.