Jumping: meaning, definitions and examples

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jumping

[ ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ ]

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physical activity

The action of pushing oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.

Synonyms

bound, hop, leap

Examples of usage

He made a high jump over the hurdle.
She practiced her long jump technique.
The cat's graceful jumps amazed the audience.

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physical activity

To push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.

Synonyms

hop, leap, spring

Examples of usage

The athlete will jump over the bar.
The kangaroo can jump very high.
Don't jump over the puddle, walk around it.

Translations

Translations of the word "jumping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pular

🇮🇳 कूदना

🇩🇪 springen

🇮🇩 melompat

🇺🇦 стрибати

🇵🇱 skakanie

🇯🇵 ジャンプする (janpu suru)

🇫🇷 sauter

🇪🇸 saltar

🇹🇷 zıplamak

🇰🇷 뛰기 (ttwigi)

🇸🇦 القفز (alqfz)

🇨🇿 skákání

🇸🇰 skákanie

🇨🇳 跳跃 (tiàoyuè)

🇸🇮 skakanje

🇮🇸 stökkva

🇰🇿 секіру

🇬🇪 ხტომა (khtoma)

🇦🇿 tullanmaq

🇲🇽 saltar

Word origin

The word 'jumping' originated from the Middle English word 'jumpen', which is of imitative origin. The concept of jumping has been a fundamental aspect of human movement and athletic performance throughout history. Jumping is not only a physical action but also carries symbolic meanings in various cultures, representing power, freedom, and overcoming obstacles.

See also: jump, jumped, jumper, jumpmaster, jumpsuit, jumpy.