jumprope

noun

UK /ˈdʒʌmp.rəʊp/

US /ˈdʒʌmp.roʊp/

A jumprope is a rope you swing over your head and under your feet to jump over.

The kids took turns using the jumprope at recess.

SYNONYMS

skip rope jumping rope skipping rope jump rope

RELATED WORDS

rope jump skipping playground exercise

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The activity or game of jumping over a swinging rope.

We played jumprope for an hour after school.

3. A fitness exercise using a rope swung repeatedly.

Jumprope is a great cardio workout.

4. A rope used in boxing training for footwork drills.

The boxer warmed up with a jumprope.