English Expression · Intermediate
jumper cable
An electrical cable providing a connection between rail or road vehicles
Pronunciation: say jumper cable
Meaning
A pair of insulated electrical cables used to connect the battery of a vehicle with a dead battery to the battery of another vehicle to start the engine.
Example
He kept a jumper cable in an emergency box in the car, as he had once been caught with a dead battery.
He kept a jumper cable in an emergency box in the car, as he had once been caught with a dead battery.
Practice tips
- Practice jumper cable out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.