nounπShareSomeone or something that jumps, e.g. a participant in a jumping event in track or skiing."The high jumper cleared the bar with ease, winning the gold medal. "sportpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who attempts suicide by jumping from a great height."The news reported that a jumper had leaped from the bridge. "personactionmindsocietydisastersufferingnegativehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA short length of electrical conductor, to make a temporary connection. Also jump wire."The student used a jumper to connect the two pins on the circuit board, completing the electrical connection. "electronicstechnicaldeviceelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA removable connecting pin on an electronic circuit board."The technician moved the jumper to a different position on the motherboard to enable the new feature. "electronicsdevicetechnologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA long drilling tool used by masons and quarry workers, consisting of an iron bar with a chisel-edged steel tip at one or both ends, operated by striking it against the rock, turning it slightly with each blow."The stonemason used the jumper to chip away at the large rock face. "utensilgeologyarchaeologybuildingindustrytechnicalmachineworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA crude kind of sleigh, usually a simple box on runners which are in one piece with the poles that form the thills."The farmer used his old jumper to haul firewood to the barn. "vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA jumping spider"The tiny jumper on my window sill caught a fly twice its size. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe larva of the cheese fly."The cheese was discarded because it was riddled with jumpers. "animalinsectbiologyfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(18th century) One of certain Calvinistic Methodists in Wales whose worship was characterized by violent convulsions."During the 1780s revival meetings in Wales, the congregation was sometimes disrupted by a jumper whose ecstatic fits required assistance from fellow church members. "religionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spring to impel the star wheel, or a pawl to lock fast a wheel, in a repeating timepiece."The watchmaker carefully adjusted the jumper to ensure the clock's hands moved precisely. "technicalmachinedevicetimepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shot in which the player releases the ball at the highest point of a jump; a jump shot."The basketball player made a beautiful jumper over the defender, scoring two points. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA nuclear power plant worker who repairs equipment in areas with extremely high levels of radiation."The jumper carefully repaired the damaged reactor core, working in the highly radioactive zone. "jobtechnologyenergyindustrypersonworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo connect with an electrical jumper."To fix the flickering lights in the kitchen, Dad had to jumper the wires. "electronicselectrictechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA woolen sweater or pullover."My grandmother knitted me a beautiful red jumper for my birthday. "wearstyleitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA loose outer jacket, especially one worn by workers and sailors."The dockworker wiped his brow, sweat darkening the fabric of his heavy denim jumper. "wearjobstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA one-piece, sleeveless dress, or a skirt with straps and a complete or partial bodice, usually worn over a blouse by women and children."My sister wore a pretty floral jumper to school today. "wearstyleappearanceitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually as jumpers) Rompers."My sister bought a pretty red jumper for her daughter's school play. "wearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading