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base jump

Syllabification: (base jump)
(also BASE jump)
Definition of base jump

noun

  • a parachute jump from a fixed point, typically a high building or promontory, rather than an aircraft.

verb

[no object] (often as noun base jumping)
  • perform a base jump.

Derivatives

base jumper

noun

Origin:

1980s: base from building, antenna tower, span, earth (denoting the types of structure used)

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Definition of base jump in the British & World English dictionary

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