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1jumper
noun jump·er \ˈjəm-pər\
Definition of JUMPER
1
: a person who jumps
2
a : any of various devices operating with a jumping motion b : any of several sleds c : a connection used to close a break or cut out part of a circuit
3
: any of several jumping animals; especially : a saddle horse trained to jump obstacles
4
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First Known Use of JUMPER
1611
2jumper
noun jum·per \ˈjəm-pər\
Definition of JUMPER
1
: a loose blouse or jacket worn by workmen
2
: a sleeveless one-piece dress worn usually with a blouse
3
: a child's coverall —usually used in plural
4
chiefly British : sweater 2a
Origin of JUMPER
probably from English dialect jump jumper
First Known Use: 1850
JUMPER Defined for Kids
jumper
noun jum·per \ˈjəm-pər\
Definition of JUMPER for Kids
1
: someone or something that jumps
2
: a sleeveless dress worn usually with a blouse
Medical Dictionary
jumper
noun jump·er \ˈjəm-pər\
Medical Definition of JUMPER
: one affected with latah or by the condition exhibited by the jumping Frenchmen of Maine
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