noun
jumper
A person or animal that jumps.
Our rabbit is a strong jumper and easily clears the fence.
Etymology
The agent ending identifies the performer of a jump. It can name a human or animal by that action or by a characteristic ability to perform it.
More examples
- The coach trains high jumpers to improve their technique.
- This horse is an experienced jumper.
- Even a small frog can be an impressive jumper.
Forms
jumper · jumpers
jump verb — To spring off a surface.
Similar words
- leaper
- Suggests someone making longer or more forceful jumps, often forward.
- hopper
- Usually suggests someone making small, repeated jumps.