1
: a child's coverall
—usually used in plural
2
: a sleeveless one-piece dress worn usually with a blouse
3
: a loose blouse or jacket worn by workmen
4
chiefly British
: sweater sense 2a
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Bill Blewett, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
On the next possession Doncic sized up McDaniels, took him to the mid-range and created just enough space with his shoulder to knock down another jumper.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2024
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Noun
The senior jumper set two PRs, winning the long jump at 20-5 and triple jump at 42-10.
—Bill Blewett, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2024
On the next possession Doncic sized up McDaniels, took him to the mid-range and created just enough space with his shoulder to knock down another jumper.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2024
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“Jumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumper. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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