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Saltant :: Saltant (v.) In a leaping position; springing forward; -- applied especially to the squirrel, weasel, and rat, also to the cat, greyhound, monkey, etc..

Saltigrade :: Saltigrade (a.) Having feet or legs formed for leaping.

Leap :: Leap (n.) The act of leaping, or the space passed by leaping; a jump; a spring; a bound..

Gerbille :: Gerbille (n.) One of several species of small, jumping, murine rodents, of the genus Gerbillus. In their leaping powers they resemble the jerboa. They inhabit Africa, India, and Southern Europe..

Walk :: Walk (n.) The act of walking, or moving on the feet with a slow pace; advance without running or leaping..

Saltigradae :: Saltigradae (n. pl.) A tribe of spiders including those which lie in wait and leap upon their prey; the leaping spiders.

Leaping :: Leaping (a. & n.) from Leap, to jump..

Flea :: Flea (n.) An insect belonging to the genus Pulex, of the order Aphaniptera. Fleas are destitute of wings, but have the power of leaping energetically. The bite is poisonous to most persons. The human flea (Pulex irritans), abundant in Europe, is rare in America, where the dog flea (P. canis) takes its place. See Aphaniptera, and Dog flea. See Illustration in Appendix..

Bettong :: Bettong (n.) A small, leaping Australian marsupial of the genus Bettongia; the jerboa kangaroo..

Insult :: Insult (v. t.) The act of leaping on; onset; attack.

Gambol :: Gambol (n.) A skipping or leaping about in frolic; a hop; a sportive prank.

Saltation :: Saltation (n.) A leaping or jumping.

Saltatorious :: Saltatorious (a.) Capable of leaping; formed for leaping; saltatory; as, a saltatorious insect or leg..

Napu :: Napu (n.) A very small chevrotain (Tragulus Javanicus), native of Java. It is about the size of a hare, and is noted for its agility in leaping. Called also Java musk deer, pygmy musk deer, and deerlet..

Exilition :: Exilition (n.) A sudden springing or leaping out.

Poke :: Poke (n.) A contrivance to prevent an animal from leaping or breaking through fences. It consists of a yoke with a pole inserted, pointed forward..

Rampant :: Rampant (v.) Ramping; leaping; springing; rearing upon the hind legs; hence, raging; furious..

Spud :: Spry (superl.) Having great power of leaping or running; nimble; active.

Dance :: Dance (v. i.) The leaping, tripping, or measured stepping of one who dances; an amusement, in which the movements of the persons are regulated by art, in figures and in accord with music..

Gymnastical :: Gymnastical (a.) Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; -- said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc..

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