Jumper
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Definitions
4 meaningsA sleeveless garment worn over a shirt or blouse.
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A sleeveless dress or top.
The child wore a colorful jumper to school.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're getting ready for a cool day. A jumper is like a sleeveless top or dress you put on over another shirt. It's perfect for layering!
👶 For kids: It's like a vest, but it can be a dress or a top without sleeves that you wear over other clothes.
More Examples
She found a cozy, knitted jumper at the vintage shop.
How It's Used
"She wore a navy blue jumper over a white blouse."
Someone or something that performs a jump.
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A person or thing that jumps.
The race involved a high jumper who leapt over obstacles.
💡 Simply: Someone who loves to jump! Like a high jumper in the Olympics.
👶 For kids: Someone or something that can jump!
More Examples
The dog was an enthusiastic jumper, leaping for the ball.
How It's Used
"The high jumper cleared the bar with ease."
A sweater, typically made of wool or other warm materials.
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A sweater.
She always wears a jumper on cold days.
💡 Simply: It's another word for a sweater. You wear it when it's cold!
👶 For kids: It's like a warm shirt that you put on when it's cold!
More Examples
He wrapped himself in a comfortable jumper.
How It's Used
"He wore a thick wool jumper to keep warm."
A short wire or piece of metal used to close or bypass a circuit.
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A short length of wire or cable used to make a temporary electrical connection.
The technician used a jumper wire to test the circuit.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're fixing a toy and need to connect two wires quickly. A jumper is a little wire piece you use to make that connection.
👶 For kids: It's a wire that connects things in a circuit to make them work.
More Examples
A jumper can bypass a broken part of the circuit.
How It's Used
"The technician used a jumper to bypass the faulty circuit."
From the verb 'jump', likely originating in Middle English or Old English, and referring to something or someone that jumps.
The term 'jumper' for a garment started appearing in the 19th century, initially referring to a type of loose, casual jacket or blouse.
Memory tip
Think of a garment you 'jump' into.
Word Origin
"one who jumps or leaps"