jumping-off place



jumping-off place

1. A starting point for a journey or venture, as in This tiny village is the jumping-off place for our trek into the desert. This usage probably alludes to jumping into the water. [Early 1800s]
2. A very remote spot; also, the last place to be reached. For example, This was the jumping-off point for the first gold miners in Alaska. [Early 1800s]
See also: place

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chelsea['tʃelsi]
ŞAhnaz-Turkish
SynnØVe-Norwegian
TennysonTEN-ə-sənEnglish (Rare)
Marissamə-RIS-əEnglish
Bryce[brais]