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noun
a narrow garter band strip of rubber, usually a meter long, used in various jumping games
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Philippines
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noun
Chinese jump rope game using a meter long rubber garter strip
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Philippines
Qualifier: playground games
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History
From Chinese + garter. See Chinese jump rope, a game said to have originated in 7th century China.
