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jump start

jump start is the alternative form of jump-start.

Meaning of jump-start

Noun

jump-start (plural jump-starts)

  1. The process or result of jump-starting a motor vehicle.
    • I left my headlights on all night. Could you give me a jump-start?
  2. A false start.

See all 4 meanings of jump-start

Forms of jump start

pluraljump starts

Questions about jump start

What is jump start the alternative form of?
Jump start is the alternative form of jump-start.

Words near jump start in the dictionary

  1. jump sole
  2. jump someone's bones
  3. jump spark
  4. jump sparks
  5. jump squat
  6. jump start
  7. jump starter
  8. jump starters
  9. jump starts
  10. jump street
  11. jump suit

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