jumper

[ˈdʒʌmpər]

jumper Definition

  • 1a knitted or crocheted garment covering the upper part of the body, typically with long sleeves
  • 2a person or animal that jumps
  • 3a sleeveless dress, typically worn over a blouse or shirt

Using jumper: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jumper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a red jumper over her white shirt.

  • Example

    He is a talented high jumper.

  • Example

    I need to buy a new woolly jumper for winter.

  • Example

    The little lamb was a natural jumper.

jumper Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with jumper

  • a pair of insulated wires used to connect a discharged battery to a power source in another vehicle to start the engine

    Example

    I had to use jumper cables to start my car this morning.

  • an auxiliary seat, often folding, for an additional passenger in a vehicle or aircraft

    Example

    The flight attendant asked me to move to a jumper seat so a family could sit together.

  • a small connector used to short-circuit two points in an electronic circuit

    Example

    I had to remove the jumper plug to fix the issue with my computer's motherboard.

Origins of jumper

from the verb 'jump'

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Summary: jumper in Brief

The term 'jumper' [ˈdʒʌmpər] refers to a knitted or crocheted garment covering the upper body, a person or animal that jumps, and a sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or shirt. It can also refer to phrases like 'jumper cable,' which is a pair of wires used to jump-start a car, and 'jumper seat,' which is an auxiliary seat in a vehicle or aircraft.

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