skipping rope

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• noun An item for play or physical exercise consisting of a length of rope with a handle attached to each end, intended to be swung over and under a person jumping in a continual rhythm.
• verb Present participle of skip rope.

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• noun a length of rope (usually with handles on each end) that is swung around while someone jumps over it