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no-jump

no-jump noun: an attempted long jump or triple jump that is disqualified for breaking a rule.

Noun

no-jump (plural no-jumps)

  1. An attempted long jump or triple jump that is disqualified for breaking a rule.
    • Unfortunately, by waiting as long as possible each time before jumping, he lost concentration and then, because of overstriding over the first part of the approach run, he made three no-jumps.2002, John Kerr, Counselling Athletes: Applying Reversal Theory, page 72
    • If a long jumper or triple jumper crosses the take-off board on or before take-off, it is a no-jump. Triple jumpers must 'hop, step, jump'. Other actions are a no-jump.2004, Andy Sibson, John Taylor, Sport Examined Entry Level Teacher Support Pack

Forms of no-jump

pluralno-jumps

Questions about no-jump

What does no-jump mean?
No-jump means an attempted long jump or triple jump that is disqualified for breaking a rule.
What part of speech is no-jump?
No-jump is a noun.
What is the plural of no-jump?
The plural of no-jump is no-jumps.

Words near no-jump in the dictionary

  1. no-hoper
  2. no-hopers
  3. no-hos
  4. no-host
  5. no-issue
  6. no-jump
  7. no-jumps
  8. no-kill shelter
  9. no-kill shelters
  10. no-knock
  11. no-legged

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