How to Use jumper cables in a Sentence

jumper cables

plural noun
  • There was a ladder next the power pole and there was a belt and jumper cables at the top of the pole.
    Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al.com, 21 June 2019
  • There were always cute boys around to help us with the jumper cables.
    Ada Tsengassistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Always carry a wrench, jumper cables and a quart of oil.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2022
  • Park the vehicles close enough that the jumper cables reach each battery.
    Alex Leanse, Popular Mechanics, 11 Aug. 2021
  • But does your teen driver know how to use jumper cables safely?
    Jasmin Radoncic, Good Housekeeping, 5 Dec. 2018
  • The only time the Americans showed a spark was when Lloyd and Rapinoe came off the bench in the 60th minute and applied the jumper cables to their teammates.
    BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2021
  • Go over how to change a vehicle’s oil, check tire pressure, run jumper cables and swap a tire.
    Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 24 Mar. 2020
  • Go over how to change a vehicle’s oil, check tire pressure, run jumper cables, and swap a tire.
    Popular Science, 1 Apr. 2020
  • Ensure the vehicles are close enough for the jumper cables to connect.
    Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 26 July 2022
  • Have an emergency bag with jumper cables, a flashlight, gloves, a hat and warm clothes.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 31 Jan. 2022
  • This kit comes equipped with items like jumper cables, a tow rope, flashlight, gloves, and a survival whistle.
    Matt Crisara, Popular Mechanics, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Two men knocked on a door of a residence and asked a male resident for jumper cables.
    Sarah Lane, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2017
  • At a minimum, jumper cables, flashlight, gloves, a hat and warm clothes.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Jumper Cables Any pair of jumper cables is better than not having any at all.
    Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 26 Jan. 2017
  • Take blankets, water, jumper cables, a flashlight and a tow rope, in case you get stranded.
    Dallas News, 11 Mar. 2022
  • Take along blankets, water, jumper cables, a flashlight, and a tow rope in case you get stranded.
    Dallas News, 4 Feb. 2020
  • Everyone should have a jump starter or jumper cables in their trunk in case of emergencies.
    Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 20 Nov. 2020
  • Alas, after 7 days, its owner showed up with his own buddy, and jumper cables.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Lifting the seat bottoms reveals two small cubbies that can fit items like jumper cables or a first-aid kit.
    Carlos Lago, Car and Driver, 11 May 2023
  • Always have jumper cables, a tire repair kit, and a recovery strap on hand.
    Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2022
  • Price had the genial temperament of the good neighbor who always had jumper cables in the trunk of his car in case they were needed.
    Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, 12 Apr. 2018
  • Heading into the stretch run of the NFL regular season, these teams are stranded in the parking lot with no jumper cables.
    Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2021
  • The trainer returned with an acupuncture needle, a car battery and jumper cables.
    Alex Prewitt, SI.com, 27 June 2019
  • Mackenzie Rolf doesn’t usually bring jumper cables to choir class.
    Rachel Alexander, oregonlive, 20 Jan. 2021
  • No trunk is complete without a set of jumper cables or an emergency jump pack like this great piece from Noco.
    Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Both batteries come with jumper cables and a USB-C charging cable, in addition to the jump starter itself.
    Micki Wagner, Popular Mechanics, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Also bring jumper cables, a shovel, an ice scraper, as well as something that can be used for traction, such as cat litter or sand.
    Lavendrick Smith, charlotteobserver, 18 Jan. 2018
  • The battery, charging cords, and small jumper cables come in an 8-by-6-inch case that easily stashes under a seat or in a small compartment.
    BostonGlobe.com, 25 Sep. 2019
  • All in a relatively compact package that will take up less space than a typical set of jumper cables.
    Brad Moon, Forbes, 25 May 2021
  • Items stolen from inside of the vehicle included golf clubs, golf shoes, jumper cables a car seat and tennis racket valued at $2,000.
    John Benson, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2020

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