base jumping

BASE jump

B b

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of base jumping words

noun base jumping a sport in which a participant parachutes from any of a variety of fixed objects such as high buildings, cliffs, etc 3
noun base jumping 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 jumping Alternative spelling of BASE jumping. 0

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Origin of base jumping

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 jumping

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base jumping 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 74% 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 jumping usage trend in Literature

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