jumper cables
plural noun
: a pair of electrical cables with alligator clips used to make a connection for jump-starting a vehicle
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Carry a winter driving kit with a first-aid kit, jumper cables, blankets, nonperishable food, water and a shovel.
—Cassidey Kavathas, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Don't forget to add jumper cables, flares or a reflective triangle, an ice scraper, a car cell phone charger, a map, and cat litter or sand to enhance tire traction.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Carry a winter driving kit with a first-aid kit, jumper cables, blankets, nonperishable food, water and a shovel.
—Cassidey Kavathas, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
Don't forget to add jumper cables, flares or a reflective triangle, an ice scraper, a car cell phone charger, a map, and cat litter or sand to enhance tire traction.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
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“Jumper cables.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumper%20cables. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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