Jumper Lead (Noun)
Meaning
A jumper that consists of a short piece of wire; "it was a tangle of jumper cables and clip leads".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic rummaged through his toolbox to find a jumper lead to connect the dead battery.
- A jumper lead is handy to have when working with electronic projects.
- When working with electronics, a jumper lead can be used to connect two points on a circuit board.
- She accidentally damaged the circuit board with a jumper lead that was inserted incorrectly.
- Before starting the repair, make sure you have a jumper lead and a soldering iron within reach.