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Jump rope

Meaning in sports & fitness, with examples

nounCore term

In sports & fitness, jump rope means: A rope swung over the head and under the feet as the user repeatedly jumps over it.

In Turkish: atlama ipi

How it is used

Jump rope is common in US English; British speakers often say skipping rope.

Example sentences

  1. I packed a jump rope for short workouts during the trip.

    The portable tool makes a travel workout possible.

  2. The jump rope caught on his shoe during the demonstration.

    The rope's movement is interrupted by contact with the shoe.

Common collocations

  • jump rope workout
  • adjustable jump rope
  • cardioShort for cardiovascular exercise: activities like running, cycling or rowing that keep your heart rate raised for a sustained period.
  • warm-upLight exercise done before training or competition to raise body temperature and heart rate and prepare the muscles and joints for harder work.

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