jumping-sheet

noun

A sheet held by a group of firefighters down to which people can jump from a burning structure.

Meanings

nounjumping-sheet (plural jumping-sheets)

plural jumping-sheets

  1. A sheet held by a group of firefighters down to which people can jump from a burning structure.
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Chicago

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