1
: a child's coverall
—usually used in plural
2
: a sleeveless one-piece dress worn usually with a blouse
3
: a loose blouse or jacket worn by workmen
4
chiefly British
: sweater sense 2a
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Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Eventually, Wiggins got to the line with 45.4 seconds to play in regulation on a three-shot foul, converting all three free throws to close scoring in regulation in a 107-107 tie, with Adebayo off on a jumper just before the regulation buzzer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
Instead, head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls that Hart practiced Tuesday before being shut down with patellofemoral syndrome, a condition commonly known as runner’s knee or jumper’s knee.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
But the Dragons dominated the rest of the quarter and got a three-point play and short turnaround jumper from Jalen Baker in the final minute to take a 39-36 halftime lead.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
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Dylan Nguyen’s layup on the fastbreak tied it and Sisay’s baseline jumper put Milpitas on top.
—Glenn Reeves, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Eventually, Wiggins got to the line with 45.4 seconds to play in regulation on a three-shot foul, converting all three free throws to close scoring in regulation in a 107-107 tie, with Adebayo off on a jumper just before the regulation buzzer.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2025
Instead, head coach Tom Thibodeau revealed ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls that Hart practiced Tuesday before being shut down with patellofemoral syndrome, a condition commonly known as runner’s knee or jumper’s knee.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2025
But the Dragons dominated the rest of the quarter and got a three-point play and short turnaround jumper from Jalen Baker in the final minute to take a 39-36 halftime lead.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Jumper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumper. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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