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.

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    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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