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jump

noun [C] (MOVEMENT)
 
 
/dʒʌmp/

Definition

B1 a sudden movement off the ground and into the air: He won with a jump of 8.5 metres. a parachute jump Several horses fell at the last jump (= fence or other thing to be jumped over).JumpingBouncingDance and choreography in general a sudden sharp movement because of surprise or fear: The door slammed and Rita woke up with a jump.Making short, sudden movements
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