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Meaning of jumper

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

jumper

Pronunciation:/dʒʊmpə//dʒʌmpɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Someone or something that jumps, e.g. a participant in a jumping event in track or skiing.

  2. A person who attempts suicide by jumping from a great height.

  3. A short length of electrical conductor, to make a temporary connection. Also jump wire.

  4. A removable connecting pin on an electronic circuit board.

verb

Definitions

  1. To connect with an electrical jumper.

jumper

Pronunciation:/dʒʊmpə//dʒʌmpɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A woolen sweater or pullover.

  2. A loose outer jacket, especially one worn by workers and sailors.

  3. A one-piece, sleeveless dress, or a skirt with straps and a complete or partial bodice, usually worn over a blouse by women and children.

  4. (usually as jumpers) Rompers.