base jumping

[beys]

BASE jump

[beys]
noun
a parachute jump from the tops of tall manmade or natural objects, usually from 1,000 feet (305 meters) or less.
Also, base jump.

BASE jumper, noun
BASE jumping, noun
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Base jumping is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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base jumping
 
n
a sport in which a participant parachutes from any of a variety of fixed objects such as high buildings, cliffs, etc
 
[C20: b(uilding), a(ntennae), s(pan, and) e(arthbound object)]

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Main Entry:  base jumping
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  the extreme sport of parachuting from the tops of very tall manmade or natural objects
Etymology:  BASE is acronym for building, antenna, span, earth
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