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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
That includes a first aid kit, water, jumper cables, a flashlight and blankets, Carias says.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies, including a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies such as a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025
That includes a first aid kit, water, jumper cables, a flashlight and blankets, Carias says.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 28 Mar. 2025
Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies, including a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies such as a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Jumper cables.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumper%20cables. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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