base jump
base jump
B b Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [beys juhmp]
- /beɪs dʒʌmp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [beys juhmp]
- /beɪs dʒʌmp/
Definitions of base jump words
- noun base jump a parachute jump from the top of a building, bridge, cliff, etc., usually at a height of 1,000 feet (305 meters) or less. 1
- noun base jump A parachute jump from a fixed point rather than from an aircraft; typically from a tall building, high bridge or rock formation. 0
- verb base jump (Intransitive Verb) To make such a jump. 0
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Origin of base jump
First appearance:
before 1980 One of the 1% newest English words
1980-85; B(uilding) + A(ntenna) (tower) + S(pan)1 + E(arth) + jump
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Parts of speech for Base jump
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base jump popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
base jump usage trend in Literature
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