base jump

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [beys juhmp]
- /beɪs dʒʌmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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 75% 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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