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noun

das Springseil, -e

jump rope

Definition & meaning

A Springseil is a rope used for jumping over as it swings beneath your feet and over your head. The activity is called jumping rope or skipping.

Grammar & word origin

Springseil is a neuter noun: das Springseil. Its plural is die Springseile.

It is a compound of springen (“to jump”) and das Seil (“rope”). The first part describes what the rope is used for.

Synonyms & antonyms

There is no exact, widely used synonym. Hüpfseil is a less common alternative name for a jump rope.

There is no direct antonym.

Common phrases & collocations

  • mit dem Springseil springen — to jump rope
  • Seilspringen — jumping rope, the activity
  • ein Springseil drehen — to swing a jump rope

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Examples

Das Kind springt mit einem Springseil.noun

The child jumps with a jump rope.

Mein Springseil liegt noch in der Sporttasche.noun

My jump rope is still in the gym bag.

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