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BASE jump
[ beys ]
noun
- a parachute jump from the top of a building, bridge, cliff, etc., usually at a height of 1,000 feet (305 meters) or less.
Other Words From
- BASE jumper noun
- BASE jumping noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of BASE jump1
Example Sentences
The stolen base jump was more marked with each base 18-by-18-inches instead of 15-by-15.
When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Artem was traveling around Brazil, parachute in hand, seeking out places to base jump.
Descending a cliff used to be a straightforward affair: Climb down on your own two feet, base jump or zip on a squirrel suit and take a flying leap.
Also: Roposo, an Indian video-sharing app similar to TikTok, saw its user base jump by 22 million in the two days after India banned the Chinese apps.
Roposo, an Indian video-sharing social media app similar to TikTok that been around since 2014, saw its user base jump by 22 million in the two days after India banned the Chinese apps, the company’s founder Mayank Bhangadia told Reuters.
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