noun.
In ceramics, the staining of the glaze on the under parts of pieces of ceramic ware: a potters' term. This effect is sometimes noticed on pieces decorated with flow-blue color.
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adjective.
of jump, to leap.
adjective.
a seed of a Mexican Euphorbia, containing the larva of a moth (Carpocapsa saltitans). The larva by its sudden movements causes the seed to roll to roll and jump about.
adjective.
a South African rodent (Pedetes Caffer), allied to the jerboa.
adjective.
any of the numerous species of plant lice belonging to the family Psyllidæ, several of which are injurious to fruit trees.
adjective.
North American mouse (Zapus Hudsonius), having a long tail and large hind legs. It is noted for its jumping powers. Called also kangaroo mouse.
adjective.
gray mullet.
adjective.
any African insectivore of the genus Macroscelides. They are allied to the shrews, but have large hind legs adapted for jumping.
adjective.
spider of the genus Salticus and other related genera; one of the Saltigradæ; -- so called because it leaps upon its prey.
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noun.
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
noun.
the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
Word Usage
""IPO + privacy issues + your grandma joining + one redesign too many + general social-network fatigue = Fonzie on water-skis," he says, referring to the rather-desperate "Happy Days" episode that gave rise to the expression "jumping the shark.""