jumped rope

Leaped over twine

Jumped rope is the past tense of jump rope, meaning to skip over a rope swung under the feet and over the head repeatedly as exercise or play.

The activity can be solo or involve others turning a longer rope: We jumped rope at recess every day.

Double Dutch uses two ropes turning in opposite directions.

Related

exercise · fitness · playground games · cooperative games · rhythm · fun · coordination · agility · aerobic · intervals · group activities · movement · plyometrics · warm-up · endurance · handles · hopscotch · grip tape

Opposites
physical activity level

jumped ropesat still

Remained unmoving in place

rested · lounged · lay down

vertical movement direction

jumped ropecrawled

Moved on hands and knees

ducked · crouched · lay flat · knelt · squatted

Family

jump, jumped, jumping, jumps, jumper, jumpers, rope, ropes, roped

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G