jump rope
noun
: a rope used for exercises and children's games that involve jumping over the usually twirling rope each time it reaches its lowest point
also
: a game played with a jump rope
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The fifth game, courtesy of giant dolls Chul-soo and Young-hee, is a game of jump rope that takes place on a tall, narrow bridge.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
This year, Rigaud's group aims to expand offerings, with teens night on Fridays; kids’ camps; special events like yoga, concerts and jump rope; plus concessions, first aid and equipment rental from the Riverfront Rink building.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Avoid sweatshirts with drawstrings or necklaces, for example, and keep jump ropes and pet leashes away from equipment.
—Dr. Julie Gilchrist, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
Jackman has shared behind-the-scenes footage of him rehearsing the jump rope routine for his shows a number of times in recent months.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
This year, Rigaud's group aims to expand offerings, with teens night on Fridays; kids’ camps; special events like yoga, concerts and jump rope; plus concessions, first aid and equipment rental from the Riverfront Rink building.
—Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Avoid sweatshirts with drawstrings or necklaces, for example, and keep jump ropes and pet leashes away from equipment.
—Dr. Julie Gilchrist, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
Jackman has shared behind-the-scenes footage of him rehearsing the jump rope routine for his shows a number of times in recent months.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jump rope
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“Jump rope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jump%20rope. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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