Long-sleeved woolen top reaching to the waist or below. During the 1940s short waist-length designs were popular, often worn as part of two- or three-piece outfits. In the 1950s looser and longer jumpers became popular. Today jumpers of all shapes and sizes are mass produced, often in bright colors and with bold designs.

ETYM See Jump.
1. A loose jacket or blouse worn by workmen.
2. A player releases the basketball at the high point of a jump; SYN. jump shot.
3. A sleeveless apronlike dress; worn over other clothing; SYN. pinafore, pinny.
4. An athlete who competes at jumping.

A small plug or wire that can be connected between different points in an electronic circuit in order to alter an aspect of a hardware configuration. Compare DIP switch.
A small connector used to make temporary electrical connections.