jumpstone
nounUK /ˈdʒʌmpstəʊn/
US /ˈdʒʌmpstoʊn/
A jumpstone is a flat stone you hop across to cross water without getting wet.
We crossed the stream by stepping on each jumpstone one by one.
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2. A small raised stone used as a marker or starting point in children's hopping games.
The kids drew a line and took turns leaping from the jumpstone.
3. A stone placed at the edge of a path to help people step up onto higher ground.
She used the jumpstone to climb onto the grassy bank.
4. A flat rock used as a base for jumping during outdoor play or training.
The coach set a jumpstone by the track for the warm-up drills.