"bumper jack" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bumper jack s [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|bumper jacks}} bumper jack (plural bumper jacks)
  1. (automotive, largely historical) A jack designed to lift a car by its bumper. Categories (topical): Automotive
    Sense id: en-bumper_jack-en-noun-0aWbvEVz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: automotive, transport, vehicles

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