English noun: jumper | |||
1. | jumper (person) a person who jumps | ||
Samples | As the jumper neared the ground he lost control. The jumper's parachute opened. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | parachute jumper, parachuter, parachutist | ||
2. | jumper (person) an athlete who competes at jumping | ||
Samples | He is one hell of a jumper. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | athlete, jock | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bounder, hopper, leaper, ski jumper | ||
Instance hyponym | Carl Lewis, Frederick Carleton Lewis, Lewis | ||
3. | jumper (artifact) a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body | ||
Synonyms | sweater | ||
Broader (hypernym) | garment | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | cardigan, polo-neck, pullover, slipover, turtle, turtleneck | ||
Part holonym | neckband, neckline | ||
4. | jumper (artifact) a coverall worn by children | ||
Broader (hypernym) | coverall | ||
5. | jumper (artifact) a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections | ||
Broader (hypernym) | connecter, connection, connective, connector, connexion | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | booster cable, jumper cable, jumper lead, lead | ||
6. | jumper (artifact) a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen | ||
Broader (hypernym) | jacket | ||
7. | jumper (artifact) a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing | ||
Synonyms | pinafore, pinny | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dress, frock | ||
8. | jumper (act) (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump | ||
Synonyms | jump shot | ||
Broader (hypernym) | basketball shot | ||
Domain category | basketball, basketball game, hoops | ||