1. A length of rope (usually with handles on each end) that is swung around while someone jumps over it
   "The girls played with a skipping rope in the schoolyard";
   - jump rope [N. Amer], skip rope [N. Amer]
    
2. A child's game or a cardiopulmonary exercise in which the player jumps over a swinging rope
   "skipping rope is an excellent way to improve cardiovascular fitness";
   - jump rope [N. Amer]

Derived forms: skipping ropes

Type of: cardiopulmonary exercise, child's game, rope

Encyclopedia: Skipping rope