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Definition of jump cut:

(n) : (film) A cinematographic edit in which a single continuous sequential shot of a subject is broken into two parts, with a piece of footage being removed in order to render the effect of jumping forward in time.
(n) : (American football) A sudden switch from running forward to running to the side.
(v) : Alternative form of jump-cut. [(ambitransitive, film) To abruptly transition to a later moment of the scene.]

Definition of jump cut:

(n) : (film) A cinematographic edit in which a single continuous sequential shot of a subject is broken into two parts, with a piece of footage being removed in order to render the effect of jumping forward in time.
(n) : (American football) A sudden switch from running forward to running to the side.
(v) : Alternative form of jump-cut. [(ambitransitive, film) To abruptly transition to a later moment of the scene.]

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