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jumper (2)

jump·er [ júmpər ] (plural jump·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. person or animal that jumps: a person or animal that jumps or is trained to jump competitively

2. jump shot: a jump shot in basketball ( informal )

3. wire for making connection: a short length of wire for making an electrical connection or for short-circuiting a portion of a circuit

[Early 17th century. <jump]
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