jump cut

American  

noun

Movies.

1. an abrupt break in the continuity of a scene created by editing out part of a shot or scene.

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Etymology

Origin of jump cut

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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jump cut

One of the most radical elements of Breathless was the prominent use of the editing technique known as the jump cut.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2022

Specifically, McGrew took a handoff, busted up the middle, and lost linebacker Dane Motley with a disrespectful jump cut.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2021

Barkley can stay on his feet after glancing blows better than anyone I can remember and his ability to jump cut or slide past defenders is uncanny.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 20, 2018

Then he’ll hit a jump cut on you and head down the sideline.”

From New York Times ● Oct. 24, 2015

The split-second jump cut in the feed would be masked by the momentary video distortion that occurred when the cameras switched into night-vision mode.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline