JUMPER


Meaning of JUMPER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ dʒʌmpə(r) ]

( jumpers)

1.

A jumper is a warm knitted piece of clothing which covers the upper part of your body and your arms. ( BRIT; in AM, use sweater )

Isabel had on a simple jumper and skirt.

= sweater, pullover

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2.

A jumper is a sleeveless dress that is worn over a blouse or sweater. ( AM; in BRIT, use pinafore )

She wore a checkered jumper and had ribbons in her hair.

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3.

If you refer to a person or a horse as a particular kind of jumper , you are describing how good they are at jumping or the way that they jump.

He is a terrific athlete and a brilliant jumper...

N-COUNT : usu adj N

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