Leap
[n] a light springing movement upwards or forwards
[n] the distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet"
[n] an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
[n] a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance"
[v] pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"
[v] move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
[v] cause to jump or leap, as of a trained animal
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Synonyms
bounce, bound, bound, jump, jump, jump, leaping, saltation, saltation, spring, spring
Related Terms
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