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Jump Cut: An editing technique wherein one shot does not match the preceding shot, resulting in a disruptive gap in space and/or time.

Inside Cut: When the offensive player passes the ball to a teammate and cuts to the basket looking for a return pass.

Inventory Cutoff: The determination of which items should be included in the year-end inventory balance.

Inserted-Tooth Cutter: A milling cutter designed with replaceable cutting tooth inserts to save the expense of a new cutter whenever the teeth become damaged or worn. Generally, they are made 6 inches or more in diameter.

Heel Cut: A notch cut in the end of a rafter to permit it to fit flat on a wall and on the top, doubled, exterior wall plate.

Haircut: A haircut, in the financial industry, is a percentage discount that’s applied informally to the market value of a stock or the face value of a bond in an attempt to account for the risk of l . . . View Full Definition

Jump: (also 'fly') to fly farther than desired as a result of decreased backspin, usually resulting from long grass (but also could be water) between the ball and clubface at impact

Jump Ball: A jump ball starts every game and occurs when a referee tosses the ball into the air between two players from opposite teams. During games a jump ball is called when two players from opposit . . . View Full Definition

Jump Start: Jump Start is the term used to describe starting a motorcycle that has a dead battery by placing a good battery in parallel with the dead battery. Read the Basic Motorcycle Tip, below for pr . . . View Full Definition

Jump Start-College in High School: Jump Start classes are college classes you can take while you're still in high school. Getting a jump start on college means you can lighten your load in college or even graduate early.