no-jump
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.68 in modern English
17
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
An attempted long jump or triple jump that is disqualified for breaking a rule.
Example Sentences
- "Unfortunately, by waiting as long as possible each time before jumping, he lost concentration and then, because of overstriding over the first part of the approach run, he made three no-jumps."
- "If a long jumper or triple jumper crosses the take-off board on or before take-off, it is a no-jump. Triple jumpers must 'hop, step, jump'. Other actions are a no-jump."