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Meaning of ship-jumper | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

One who jumps ship.

Examples

“When the ship-jumpers were apprehended, as hereinbefore mentioned, much to the surprise of this Grand Jury, it was discovered that a few days after their arrest they were permitted to furnish nominal bonds […]”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

ship-of-the-line ship-of-the-line captain ship-of-the-line ensign ship-of-the-line ensign first class ship-of-the-line ensign second class ship-of-the-line lieutenant

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