jump rope

American  

[juhmp rohp] / ˈdʒʌmp ˌroʊp /

noun

1. Also jump roping a children's game or an exercise for children and adults in which a rope is swung over and under the standing jumper, who must leap over it each time it reaches the feet.

2. the rope used.

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verb (used without object)

1. to play this game or do this exercise.

Etymology

Origin of jump rope

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

Jump rope, or skipping, is usually used as a warm-up for other sports but some athletes around the world engage in the activity competitively.

From Reuters • Oct. 25, 2022