prejump
English
Etymology
pre- + jump
Adjective
prejump (not comparable)
- Before a jump.
- 1986, Nico H. Frijda, The emotions (page 128)
- This is Fenz and Epstein's (1968) explanation for prejump HR deceleration and postjump HR rebound in experienced parachutists.
- 2008, Walt Mueller, Youth Culture 101
- But any question over the value of all their prejump preparations disappears when those little black specks begin to fall away from the plane one by one. One careless mistake or oversight could lead to death.
- 1986, Nico H. Frijda, The emotions (page 128)
Related terms
- postjump