Definition of leap

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Leap (n.) A passing from one note to another by an interval, especially by a long one, or by one including several other and intermediate intervals..

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Fetch :: Fetch (v. t.) To bring to accomplishment; to achieve; to make; to perform, with certain objects; as, to fetch a compass; to fetch a leap; to fetch a sigh..
Counter-salient :: Counter-salient (a.) Leaping from each other; -- said of two figures on a coast of arms.
Upspring :: Upspring (n.) A spring or leap into the air.
Friskal :: Friskal (n.) A leap or caper.
Spring :: Spring (v. i.) A leap; a bound; a jump.
Over :: Over (prep.) Across; from side to side of; -- implying a passing or moving, either above the substance or thing, or on the surface of it; as, a dog leaps over a stream or a table..
Leaping :: Leaping (a. & n.) from Leap, to jump..
Leap :: Leap (v. i.) To spring clear of the ground, with the feet; to jump; to vault; as, a man leaps over a fence, or leaps upon a horse..
Bounce :: Bounce (adv.) With a sudden leap; suddenly.
Vaut :: Vaut (v. i.) To vault; to leap.
Leaper :: Leaper (n.) One who, or that which, leaps..
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..
Spring :: Spring (v. t.) To pass over by leaping; as, to spring a fence..
Outleap :: Outleap (n.) A sally.
Start :: Start (n.) The act of starting; a sudden spring, leap, or motion, caused by surprise, fear, pain, or the like; any sudden motion, or beginning of motion..
Croupade :: Croupade (n.) A leap in which the horse pulls up his hind legs toward his belly.
Transiliency :: Transiliency (n.) A leap across or from one thing to another.
Colugo :: Colugo (n.) A peculiar East Indian mammal (Galleopithecus volans), having along the sides, connecting the fore and hind limbs, a parachutelike membrane, by means of which it is able to make long leaps, like the flying squirrel; -- called also flying lemur..
Insult :: Insult (v. i.) To leap or jump.
Outleap :: Outleap (v. t.) To surpass in leaping.
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