jumping jack
a toy consisting of a jointed figure that is made to jump, move, or dance by pulling a string or stick attached to it.
Also called side-straddle hop [sahyd-strad-l] /ˈsaɪdˈstræd l/ . a conditioning exercise performed by starting from a standing position with legs together and arms resting at the sides and then jumping to a position with the legs spread apart and out to the sides while simultaneously extending the arms out from the sides to an overhead position with the hands touching and finishing by reversing these movements to return to the starting position.
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Attempting this record isn’t like doing the most jumping jacks or swimming the English Channel, categories in which, if you fail, you can regroup and try again.
She’s been growing her hair for 17 years. On Thursday, she’ll cut it off for charity. | John Kelly | August 25, 2021 | Washington PostMeanwhile, the earbuds’ long narrow stem extended just past my earlobe for a balanced, snug fit that assured they stayed in place even as I jogged, rollerbladed, and did jumping jacks.
Skullcandy Indy ANC earbuds review: A lot of features for little money | Tony Ware | August 18, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThey might be doing jumping jacks, or they might be watching YouTube.
Kids are shooting hoops with rolled up socks, but pandemic physical education is not canceled | Kelly Field | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostShoveling snow around your campsite or doing some good ol’ pushups or jumping jacks will do the trick.
How to stay warm while sleeping in the frigid outdoors | Alisha McDarris | February 12, 2021 | Popular-ScienceBefore you start alternating burpees and jumping jacks with recovery intervals, however, let’s look more closely at that claim.
Some trainers tout HIIT as the best way to burn belly fat. Here’s what science says. | Pam Moore | December 15, 2020 | Washington Post
LaLanne was well-known for his many workouts, including the jumping jack (named after him) and the fingertip push-up.
Fitness Guru Jack LaLanne's 7 Best Moments | The Daily Beast Video | January 25, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTWorkout icon Jack LaLanne, namesake of the "jumping jack," passed away Sunday at 96.
Fitness Guru Jack LaLanne's 7 Best Moments | The Daily Beast Video | January 25, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTOne of Yung Pak's favourite toys was a wooden jumping-jack with a pasteboard tongue.
Our Little Korean Cousin | H. Lee M. PikeThere was a toy balloon, a beetle that ran all over the room in a life-like manner, a jumping jack, and some popcorn balls.
The Story of the Big Front Door | Mary Finley LeonardBefore Bilby could reply or anybody else could speak, Copley came to his feet with all the suddenness of a jumping-jack.
Ruth Fielding on the St. Lawrence | Alice B. EmersonHis other hand caught me by the seat of the pants and he danced me into the room like a jumping jack.
Highways in Hiding | George Oliver SmithLieutenant Coffin of Company A was a busy officer, active as a jumping-jack, half liked and half distasted by the men.
The Long Roll | Mary Johnston
British Dictionary definitions for jumping jack
a firework having a long narrow tube filled with gunpowder, folded like an accordion so that when lit it burns with small explosions causing it to jump along the ground
a toy figure of a man with jointed limbs that can be moved by pulling attached strings
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