jumping-off ground

См. также в других словарях:

• Jumping position — The jumping position is a position used by equestrians when jumping over an obstacle. It usually involves what is known as the forward seat or 2 point because the rider has 2 points in contact with the horse; the legs and hands. It was first… …   Wikipedia

• Ground Defense Force! Mao-chan — Mao chan redirects here. For the figure skater often referred to in the Japanese press by that nickname, see Mao Asada. Earth Defender! Mao chan 陸上防衛隊まおちゃん (Ground Defense Force! Mao chan) Genre Comedy, Magical girl …   Wikipedia

• Jumping — [ thumb|right|250px|A acro dancer. This is one of several types of leaps found in dance.] Jumping or leaping is an ability that most humans and many animals share to some degree. It is the process of getting one s body off the ground for a short… …   Wikipedia

• jumping — noun 1. the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump • Hypernyms: ↑track and field • Hyponyms: ↑broad jump, ↑long jump, ↑high jump 2. the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground he advanced in a series of… …   Useful english dictionary

• Horse jumping obstacles — Various obstacles are found in competitive sports involving Horse jumping. These include show jumping, hunter, and the cross country phase of the equestrian discipline of eventing. The size and type of obstacles vary depending on the course and… …   Wikipedia

• bungee jumping — the sport of jumping off a high structure to which one is attached by bungee cords, so that the body springs back just short of hitting the ground or water. [1975 1980] * * * Sport in which the jumper falls from a high place with a rubber (… …   Universalium

• jump off — verb 1. set off quickly, usually with success (Freq. 1) The freshman jumped off to a good start in his math class • Hypernyms: ↑get down, ↑begin, ↑get, ↑start out, ↑start, ↑set about, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• Going to Ground — is the third in the Shapeshifter series of young adult novels by Ali Sparkes. It was first published in May 2007.Plot summaryThe book starts with Dax in his bed. After a rude awakening involving a practical joke from his sister, Dax gets up and… …   Wikipedia

• bungee jumping — bun′gee jump ing n. spo the sport of jumping off a high structure to which one is attached by bungee cords, so that the body springs back just short of hitting the ground or water • Etymology: 1975–1980 …   From formal English to slang

• BASE jumping — is involving the use of a parachute or the sequenced use of a wingsuit and parachute to jump from fixed objects with the parachute unopened at the jump (else see paragliding). BASE is an acronym that stands for the four categories of fixed… …   Wikipedia

• Show jumping — Show jumping, also known as stadium jumping or jumpers, is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the… …   Wikipedia