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jump-off


jump–off

noun \ˈjəmp-ˌf\

Definition of JUMP-OFF

1
: the start of a race or an attack
2
: a jumping competition to break a tie at the end of regular competition (as in a horse show)

First Known Use of JUMP-OFF

1917

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