Definition of leap

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Leap (v. t.) To pass over by a leap or jump; as, to leap a wall, or a ditch..

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Flying Fish :: Flying fish () A fish which is able to leap from the water, and fly a considerable distance by means of its large and long pectoral fins. These fishes belong to several species of the genus Exocoetus, and are found in the warmer parts of all the oceans..
Hop :: Hop (n.) A leap on one leg, as of a boy; a leap, as of a toad; a jump; a spring..
Outleap :: Outleap (n.) A sally.
Caperer :: Caperer (n.) One who capers, leaps, and skips about, or dances..
Hare :: Hare (n.) A rodent of the genus Lepus, having long hind legs, a short tail, and a divided upper lip. It is a timid animal, moves swiftly by leaps, and is remarkable for its fecundity..
Psylla :: Psylla (n.) Any leaping plant louse of the genus Psylla, or family Psyllidae..
Clear :: Clear (v. t.) To leap or pass by, or over, without touching or failure; as, to clear a hedge; to clear a reef..
Leapingly :: Leapingly (adv.) By leaps.
Somerset :: Somerset (n.) A leap in which a person turns his heels over his head and lights upon his feet; a turning end over end.
Saltant :: Saltant (v.) In a leaping position; springing forward; -- applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, and rat, also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, etc..
Overleap :: Overleap (v. t.) To leap over or across; hence, to omit; to ignore..
Salient :: Salient (v. i.) Moving by leaps or springs; leaping; bounding; jumping.
Friskal :: Friskal (n.) A leap or caper.
Lep :: Lep (obs. strong imp.) of Leap. Leaped.
Croupade :: Croupade (n.) A leap in which the horse pulls up his hind legs toward his belly.
Leaped :: Leaped (imp. & p. p.) of Lea.
Jump :: Jump (n.) The act of jumping; a leap; a spring; a bound.
Vault :: Vault (n.) The bound or leap of a horse; a curvet.
Water Flea :: Water flea () Any one of numerous species of small aquatic Entomostraca belonging to the genera Cyclops, Daphnia, etc; -- so called because they swim with sudden leaps, or starts..
Vaulter :: Vaulter (n.) One who vaults; a leaper; a tumbler.
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