jump rope
verb1
To repeatedly jump over a rope, the ends of which are held by the jumper or by two others, while the rope is swung under the feet and over the head of the jumper; to play the game of jump rope; to exercise by jumping rope.
jump rope
noun/dʒʌmp ɹəʊp/
1
(also jump-roping, jumping rope) The activity, game or exercise in which a person must jump, bounce or skip repeatedly while a length of rope is swung over and under, both ends held in the hands of the jumper, or alternately, held by two other participants.
2
The length of rope, sometimes with handles, casing or other additions, used in that activity.
- Traditional children's games include jump rope, hopscotch, or patty cake.
3
Colloquial A single jump in this game or activity, counted as a measure of achievement.
- 2001, Matt Groening, “The Cyber House Rules”, Futurama, season 3, episode 11, transcript SALLY: One time, I did a hundred jump ropes.