jumping jack
ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ dʒæk
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Definition of jumping jack - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
exerciseUSphysical exercise involving jumping with a movement of arms and legsUS
  • He did twenty jumping jacks to warm up before the run..
star jump
2.
noisy spinnerDatedUSfirework that jumps with small explosionsDatedUS
  • The jumping jack firework startled everyone.
banger explosive firecracker
3.
toysDatedUKtoy figure with limbs moved by stringsDatedUK
  • The old jumping jack amused the children.
4.
buildingTECH.USmachine that compacts ground by vibratingTECH.US
  • The workers used a jumping jack to level the soil.
compactor tamper vibrator
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Images of jumping jack

  • jumping jack: firework that jumps with small explosions
    firework that jumps with small explosions
  • jumping jack: toy figure with limbs moved by strings
    toy figure with limbs moved by strings

Expressions with jumping

jumping castlen.
inflatable structure for children to jump on
The kids had fun on the jumping castle.
high jumpingn.
jumping over a bar at great height
High jumping is a popular event in track and field.
jumping up and downadj.
filled with excitement or enthusiasm
The kids were jumping up and down with joy.
bungy jumpingn.
activity of jumping from a height with an elastic cord
Bungy jumping is popular among thrill-seekers.
long jumpingn.
jumping as far as possible in one leap
She won the gold medal in long jumping.
pole jumpingn.
sport of jumping over a high bar using a pole
Pole jumping requires strength and technique to clear the bar.

Expressions with jack

jack upv.
raise an object using a jack
They had to jack up the car to change the tire.
jack aroundv.
engage in playful or mischievous activities
The kids were jacking around in the backyard.
jack inv.
stop doing a regular activity
He decided to jack in his job.
jack intov.
connect a device to a system
He jacked into the network to access the files.
jack of all tradesn.
person skilled in many tasks but not an expert
He is a jack of all trades, fixing everything.
jack something inv.
stop doing something, especially a job
He decided to jack his job in and travel the world.
jack something upv.
lift something using a jack
He jacked the car up to change the tire.
jack up the pricev.
increase the price significantly
The store decided to jack up the price of bread.
you don't know jackexp.
having no idea or understanding
You don't know jack about fixing cars, so don't try it.
cracker jackn.
type of caramel-coated popcorn and peanuts
He bought a box of Cracker Jack at the game.

Terms related to jumping jack

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jumpaerobicscalisthenicsexercisefitnessgymnasticsphysical activitytrainingworkoutflarefountainpyrotechnic

Examples of jumping jack in a sentence

  • The coach asked the team to do jumping jacks as a warm-up.
  • The kids watched the jumping jack with awe.
  • A jumping jack ignited unexpectedly in the yard.
  • The antique shop had a rare jumping jack.
  • She gifted her nephew a colorful jumping jack.
  • He rented a jumping jack for the trench work.

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  1. French:saut écarté, pétard sauteur, ...
  2. German:Hampelmann, Knallfrosch, ...
  3. Italian:jumping jack, petardo, ...
  4. Spanish:salto de tijera, petardo saltarín, ...
  5. Portuguese:polichinelo, fogo de artifício, ...
  6. Chinese:开合跳, 跳跳弹, ...
  7. Japanese:ジャンピングジャック, タンピングランマー, ...
  8. Arabic:القفز المفتوح, ألعاب نارية قافزة, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְפִיצַת מִסְפָּרַיִם, ג׳אמפִּינְג ג׳ק, ...
  10. Russian:прыжки с разведением рук и ног, прыгающая петарда, ...
  11. Ukrainian:стрибки, жабка, ...
  12. Hindi:जंपिंग जैक, फुलझड़ी पटाखा, ...

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