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jumps

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈdʒəmps// UK //dʒˈʌmps// jumps

n. the act of pushing yourself off the ground using your legs. You use this word for a quick movement through the air.

n. the act of propelling oneself off a surface into the air using the muscles in the legs and feet.


SIMPLE

The athlete made several high jumps during the warm-up.

CONTEXTUAL

The horse cleared all the jumps in the competition without touching a single wooden rail.

COMPLEX

While the initial jumps were small and manageable, the final obstacle required a level of precision and power that only the most experienced riders could achieve.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used in the plural when referring to a series of movements or a sporting event.

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