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.
The athlete made several high jumps during the warm-up.
The horse cleared all the jumps in the competition without touching a single wooden rail.
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.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to a series of movements or a sporting event.