Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
base-jumping
noun
/beɪs ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
Definition
Base-jumping is the activity of parachuting or wingsuit flying from a fixed structure or a cliff.
Examples
- Base-jumping off a tall building can be exhilarating.
- She decided to try base-jumping for her birthday.
- Many people train for years before attempting base-jumping.
Meaning
It typically involves jumping from high places such as buildings, antennas, spans (bridges), and earth (cliffs). The term ‘BASE’ is an acronym that stands for the four categories of fixed objects from which one can jump.
Synonyms
- parachuting
- wingsuit flying
- skydiving
