Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person or animal that jumps: An individual or creature that propels itself into the air, typically by pushing off from a surface with its legs.
   • A sleeveless, one-piece dress: A garment, typically worn by women or girls, that is put on by pulling it over the head and covers the torso, often worn over a blouse or shirt.
   • A loose, protective jacket or shirt: A piece of outerwear, often worn by workers, sailors, or children, that is typically sturdy and designed for activity.
   • A short wire used to close or bypass an electrical circuit: A small connector used to make a temporary electrical connection between two points in a circuit.
   • A type of basketball shot: A shot taken by a player while in the air, having jumped before releasing the ball.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Person/Animal):
  • The Olympic athlete is a remarkable jumper.
  • The kangaroo is a powerful jumper.
• Noun (Garment - Dress):
  • She wore a woolen jumper over her turtleneck.
• Noun (Garment - Jacket):
  • The sailor's jumper was stained with salt.
  • The child's play jumper had patches on the knees.
• Noun (Electrical Component):
  • The technician used a jumper to reset the motherboard.
• Noun (Basketball):
  • He scored with a perfect jumper from the free-throw line.

Advanced Usage

• "To be a good/bad jumper": To have a high or low skill level in the act of jumping.
  • Despite his height, he's not a very good jumper.
• In technical contexts: "Jumper" can refer to specific settings on hardware.
  • Check the manual to see if the jumper should be on pins 1 and 2.

Variants and Related Words

• Jump (v/n): The action performed by a jumper.
• Jumping (n/adj): The activity or sport involving jumps.
• Jumpsuit (n): A one-piece garment combining a top and trousers, related in the sense of a one-piece garment but distinct from a jumper dress.

Synonyms

• Leaper: A person or animal that jumps (for the person/animal sense).
• Pinafore: A sleeveless dress similar to a jumper, often worn over other clothes.
• Bypass: A device or method for creating an alternative electrical path (for the electrical sense).

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: "Jumper" is primarily a noun. Phrasal verbs are formed with the verb "jump.") - Jump in: To enter something quickly or interrupt. - Feel free to jump in with your questions. - Jump on: To criticize or seize an opportunity quickly. - The manager jumped on the idea immediately.

Related Idioms

(Note: Idioms typically use the verb "jump.") - Jump the gun: To start something too early. - Let's not jump the gun before we have all the facts. - Jump for joy: To be extremely happy. - She jumped for joy when she heard the news.

Noun

1. (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump
2. a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing
3. a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen
4. a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections
5. a coverall worn by children
6. a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
7. an athlete who competes at jumping
   • he is one hell of a jumper
8. a person who jumps
   • as the jumper neared the ground he lost control
   • the jumper's parachute opened