skip rope

English

Pronunciation

Emphasis on rope

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Verb

skip rope

1. (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

Noun

skip rope (plural skip ropes)

1. The rope used in this activity.

Synonyms

• jump rope, skipping rope

Translations

rope used — see skipping rope

Anagrams

• pork pies, porkpies