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jumper

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒʌmpər]

Word

Learn how to use jumper in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “clothing”

(noun) a warm piece of clothing that you wear on your upper body. It's usually made of wool or a similar material and is sometimes called a sweater. You can wear it when it's cold outside to stay cozy.

Example

I wore my favorite jumper to keep warm during the chilly evening.

Example

I didn't bring a jumper, so I felt very cold when the temperature dropped.

Example

Do you have a jumper that you like to wear in the winter?

Context: “sport”

(noun) a person who jumps, especially in sports like high jump or long jump. This is someone who trains to jump as far or high as possible during competitions.

Example

The jumper broke the record with an amazing leap in the final round.

Example

The jumper didn't perform well today and did not make it to the finals.

Example

Which jumper do you think will win the competition this year?

Context: “electronics”

(noun) a small device that connects two points in an electrical circuit. It is often used in electronics to change the settings or to make a temporary connection.

Example

I used a jumper to connect the two wires so the circuit would work.

Example

Without the jumper, the device won't function properly.

Example

Do you know how to place a jumper on the circuit board?

How to pronounce jumper

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒʌmpər]

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