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  1. jump seatnoun

    a folding seat in an automobile

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  1. jump seatnoun

    A spare seat in an aircraft cockpit.

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  1. jump seat

    A jump seat refers to an auxiliary seat for occasional or unexpected use found in various types of vehicles including cars, aircraft, and trains. In airplanes, it's often used by off-duty crew members or staff. These seats are typically smaller, foldable, and less comfortable than regular seats.

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  1. Jump seat

    A jump seat, in aviation refers to an auxiliary seat for individuals — other than normal passengers — who are not operating the aircraft. In general, the term 'jump seat' can also refer to a seat — in any type of vehicle — which can fold up out of the way; vehicles include carriages, automobiles, vans, busses, fire tenders, and taxicabs. The term originated in the USA circa 1860 for a movable carriage seat.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of jump seat in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of jump seat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


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