English Explanatory Dictionary

jump cut

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cinematographic edit in which a single continuous sequential shot of a subject is broken into two parts, with a piece of footage being removed in order to render the effect of jumping forward in time.
  2. A sudden switch from running forward to running to the side.
verb
  1. Alternative form of jump-cut.

Word forms

jump cut jump cuts jump-cut jumpcut jump cutting

Related words

jump-cut
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