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 | [e-mail], 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
• This kit includes jumper cables, an escape hammer, a tire pressure gauge, screwdrivers, a flashlight, bungee cords, an ice scraper, and a 66-piece first aid kit.
  — Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
• The man remained in the vehicle in a standoff with police for more than two hours, behaving erratically and at times wrapping jumper cables around himself, KTLA reported.
  — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023

Last Updated: 10 Dec 2024