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Webster 1913 Edition
Jumping
Jump′ing
,p.
Adj.
& vb.
Noun.
of
Jump
, to leap. Jumping bean
, a seed of a Mexican
– Euphorbia
, containing the larva of a moth (Carpocapsa saltitans
). The larva by its sudden movements causes the seed to roll to roll and jump about. Jumping deer
(Zool.)
, a South African rodent (
– Pedetes Caffer
), allied to the jerboa. Jumping louse
(Zool.)
, any of the numerous species of plant lice belonging to the family
– Psyllidæ
, several of which are injurious to fruit trees. Jumping mouse
(Zool.)
, North American mouse (
– Zapus Hudsonius
), having a long tail and large hind legs. It is noted for its jumping powers. Called also kangaroo mouse
. Jumping mullet
(Zool.)
, gray mullet.
– Jumping shrew
(Zool.)
, any African insectivore of the genus
– Macroscelides
. They are allied to the shrews, but have large hind legs adapted for jumping. Jumping spider
(Zool.)
, spider of the genus
Salticus
and other related genera; one of the Saltigradæ; – so called because it leaps upon its prey.Webster 1828 Edition
Jumping
JUMP'ING
,ppr.