jump backwards

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To push off a surface into the air in a backward direction.

backwardsverb + backwards

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jump

Examples (10)

  • The loud noise made the dancer jump backwards in the middle of her routine.
  • Be careful not to jump backwards into the fountain behind you.
  • Startled by the snake, the hiker immediately jumped backwards.
  • In gymnastics, learning to jump backwards safely is a fundamental skill.
  • He was so shocked by the news that he felt as if he had jumped backwards.
  • The children were having a contest to see who could jump backwards the farthest.
  • If you jump backwards on this loose rock, you might lose your balance.
  • As part of the fitness test, participants have to jump backwards over a small hurdle.
  • She quickly jumped backwards to avoid the splash from the passing car.
  • Jumping backwards requires more coordination than jumping forwards.