English Explanatory Dictionary

BASE jump

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A parachute jump from a fixed point rather than from an aircraft; typically from a tall building, high bridge or rock formation.
verb
  1. To make such a jump.
noun
  1. Alternative letter-case form of BASE jump
verb
  1. Alternative letter-case form of BASE jump

Word forms

BASE jump BASE jumps BASE jumping BASE jumped

Etymology

From BASE (“building, antenna-tower, span, earth”) + jump.

Derived words

BASE jumper
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