DCHP-2
jumper road Maritimes DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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a prepared road having greased skids (def. 1d) over which logs were dragged by teams of mules, oxen, or horses.
See also: skid ((n.)) (def. 1d) skidroad ((n.)) (def. 1)
- 1950 All his firewood, and the cordwood he sold, was hauled over a "jumper road" which was a trail cut through the forest on which was placed peeled skids about three feet apart.
- 1950 All his firewood, and the cordwood he sold, was hauled over a "jumper road" which was a trail cut through the forest on which was placed peeled skids about three feet apart.