перемы́чка — meaning in English

English meaning

• isthmus noun A narrow strip of land with water on either side, joining two larger landmasses.
• jumper noun British English: a knitted sweater or pullover worn over a shirt.

Senses

перемы́чка is used for these senses in English:

• isthmus (anatomy, botany) Any such narrow part connecting two larger structures.
• jumper A short length of electrical conductor, to make a temporary connection. Also jump wire.

isthmus — full definition

1. noun A narrow strip of land with water on either side, joining two larger landmasses.
2. noun Any narrow part that joins two larger structures together, in a more general sense.
3. noun (maths) A link in a graph that, if taken out, splits the graph into more separate parts.

jumper — full definition

1. noun British English: a knitted sweater or pullover worn over a shirt.
2. noun American English: a sleeveless dress, often worn over a blouse.
3. noun A short wire or connector used to complete or bridge an electrical circuit.

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