skip rope

English

Pronunciation

Emphasis on rope

Verb

(idiomatic) To jump over a rope, both of whose ends are held by the jumper or by two others, while the rope is moved under the jumper's feet in a continual rhythm; to play the game of jump rope or exercise by jumping rope.

Synonyms

(jump over a rope): jump rope

Translations

to jump over a rope — see jump rope

Pronunciation

Emphasis on skip

Noun

skip rope (plural skip ropes)

The rope used in this activity.

Synonyms

jump rope, skipping rope

Translations

rope used — see skipping rope

Anagrams

pork pies, porkpies

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