base jumping

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Definition of base jumping in English English dictionary

An extreme sport consisting of jumping from a fixed structure on land, using a parachute

Present participle of BASE jump

Alternative spelling of BASE jumping

Building, Antenna, Span, Earth a sport in which people jump off tall objects such as buildings, bridges, or cliffs, using a parachute

Related Terms

BASE jump

To make such a jump

BASE jump

A parachute jump from a fixed point rather than from an aircraft; typically from a tall building, high bridge or rock formation

Turkish pronunciation

beys cʌmpîng

Pronunciation

/ˈbās ˈʤəmpəɴɢ/ /ˈbeɪs ˈʤʌmpɪŋ/

Etymology

() BASE stands for Building, Antenna, Span, Earth