1. (

• jumper ,

) a person who jumps; "as the jumper neared the ground he lost control"; "the jumper's parachute opened" ;

2. (

• jumper

) an athlete who competes at jumping; "he is one hell of a jumper" ;

3. (

• sweater ,
• jumper ,

) a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body ;

4. (

• jumper ,

) a coverall worn by children ;

5. (

• jumper ,

) a small connector used to make temporary electrical connections ;

6. (

• jumper ,

) a loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen ;

7. (

• jumper ,
• pinafore ,
• pinny

) a sleeveless dress resembling an apron; worn over other clothing ;

8. (

• jumper ,
• jump_shot

) (basketball) a player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump ;