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| 1. | [ noun ] (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface | |
| Related terms: | natural_process geology | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a light springing movement upwards or forwards | |
| Synonyms: | leap leaping spring bounce bound | |
| Related terms: | jump pounce caper jump bounce jump | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (dance) taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music | |
| Synonyms: | dancing dance terpsichore | |
| Related terms: | diversion performing_arts stage_dancing nautch pas_de_deux pavane adagio step_dancing saraband break_dancing social_dancing slam_dancing skank ritual_dancing pas_seul pas_de_trois pas_de_quatre toe_dancing dance jive shimmy belly_dance tap_dance clog tap busker heel sidestep dance | |
| 4. | [ noun ] an abrupt transition | |
| Synonyms: | leap jump | |
| Examples: | "a successful leap from college to the major leagues" |
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| Related terms: | transition quantum_jump rise | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (biology,genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species | |
| Related terms: | mutation | |
| Similar spelling: |
salutation saltate salted |
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