Base Jump Definition & Meaning

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BASE jump American [beys] / beɪs / Or B.A.S.E. jump or base jump

noun

1. a parachute jump from the top of a building, bridge, cliff, etc., usually at a height of 1,000 feet (305 meters) or less.

Other Word Forms

• BASE jumper noun
• BASE jumping noun

Etymology

Origin of BASE jump

1980–85; B(uilding) + A(ntenna) (tower) + S(pan) 1 + E(arth) + jump

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The City Council votes to charge an admission fee so people can tag and base jump to their heart’s content.

From Los Angeles Times

The stolen base jump was more marked with each base 18-by-18-inches instead of 15-by-15.

From Washington Times

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Artem was traveling around Brazil, parachute in hand, seeking out places to base jump.

From New York Times

Descending a cliff used to be a straightforward affair: Climb down on your own two feet, base jump or zip on a squirrel suit and take a flying leap.

From Washington Post

Also: Roposo, an Indian video-sharing app similar to TikTok, saw its user base jump by 22 million in the two days after India banned the Chinese apps.

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