long jump

/ˌlɔŋ ˈdʒʌmp/
/lɒŋ dʒəmp/
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Other forms: long jumps

Definitions of long jump
  1. noun
    the act of jumping as far as possible from a running start
    synonyms: broad jump
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    type of:
    jumping
    the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
  2. noun
    a competition that involves jumping as far as possible from a running start
    synonyms: broad jump
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    type of:
    field event
    a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track
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