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Woolen vs Jumper - What's the difference?

woolen | jumper |

In context|us|lang=en terms the difference between woolen and jumper

is that woolen is (us) of or relating to wool or woolen cloths while jumper is (us) a crude kind of sleigh, usually a simple box on runners which are in one piece with the poles that form the thills.

As nouns the difference between woolen and jumper

is that woolen is an item of clothing made from wool while jumper is someone or something that jumps, eg a participant in a jumping event in track or skiing or jumper can be (chiefly|british|australian) a woolen sweater or pullover.

As a adjective woolen

is (us) made of wool.

As a verb jumper is

to connect with an electrical jumper.

woolen

English

Alternative forms

* woollen (UK ) * wollen

Adjective

(-)
  • (US) Made of wool.
  • (US) Of or relating to wool or woolen cloths.
  • woolen''' manufactures; a '''woolen''' mill; a '''woolen draper

    Derived terms

    * wool

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An item of clothing made from wool
  • Put all the woolens in this basket.

    jumper

    English

    Etymology 1

    See jump.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone or something that jumps, e.g. a participant in a jumping event in track or skiing.
  • A short length of electrical conductor, to make a temporary connection. Also jump wire .
  • A removable connecting pin on an electronic circuit board.
  • A person who attempts suicide by jumping from a great height.
  • A long drilling tool used by masons and quarry workers.
  • (US) A crude kind of sleigh, usually a simple box on runners which are in one piece with the poles that form the thills.
  • The larva of the cheese fly.
  • One of certain Calvinistic Methodists in Wales whose worship was characterized by violent convulsions.
  • (horology) A spring to impel the star wheel, or a pawl to lock fast a wheel, in a repeating timepiece.
  • Derived terms
    * high-jumper, long-jumper, triple-jumper

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To connect with an electrical jumper.
  • Etymology 2

    From the term ; see also jibba.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chiefly, British, Australian) A woolen sweater or pullover.
  • A loose outer jacket, especially one worn by workers and sailors.
  • A one-piece, sleeveless dress, or a skirt with straps and a complete or partial bodice, usually worn over a blouse by women and children.
  • (usually as jumpers ) Rompers.