Definition of Leap
1. Noun. A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards.
Generic synonyms: Jump, Jumping
Specialized synonyms: Caper, Capriole, Pounce
Derivative terms: Bound, Bound, Saltate, Spring, Spring
2. Verb. Move forward by leaps and bounds. "The horses leap across the field"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
Generic synonyms: Move
Specialized synonyms: Pronk, Bounce, Bound, Rebound, Recoil, Resile, Reverberate, Ricochet, Spring, Take A Hop, Burst, Bounce, Capriole, Galumph, Ski Jump, Saltate, Vault, Leapfrog, Overleap, Vault, Curvet, Hop, Hop-skip, Skip, Caper, Hop
Derivative terms: Bound, Bounder, Jump, Jumping, Leaper, Spring
Also: Jump On, Leap Out
3. Noun. An abrupt transition. "A successful leap from college to the major leagues"
Generic synonyms: Transition
Specialized synonyms: Quantum Jump
Derivative terms: Jump
4. Verb. Pass abruptly from one state or topic to another. "Jump from one thing to another"
5. Noun. A sudden and decisive increase. "A jump in attendance"
Generic synonyms: Increase
Specialized synonyms: Quantum Jump, Quantum Leap
Derivative terms: Jump
6. Verb. Jump down from an elevated point. "The widow leapt into the funeral pyre"
7. Noun. The distance leaped (or to be leaped). "A leap of 10 feet"
8. Verb. Cause to jump or leap. "The men leap the horses across the field"; "The trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop"
Definition of Leap
1. n. A basket.
2. 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.
3. v. t. To pass over by a leap or jump; as, to leap a wall, or a ditch.
4. n. The act of leaping, or the space passed by leaping; a jump; a spring; a bound.
Definition of Leap
1. to spring off the ground [v LEAPED or LEAPT or LEPT, LEAPING, LEAPS]
Medical Definition of Leap
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1. To pass over by a leap or jump; as, to leap a wall, or a ditch.
2. To copulate with (a female beast); to cover.
3. To cause to leap; as, to leap a horse across a ditch.
1. A basket.
2. A weel or wicker trap for fish.
Origin: AS. Leap.
1. 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. " Leap in with me into this angry flood." (Shak)
2. To spring or move suddenly, as by a jump or by jumps; to bound; to move swiftly. Also Fig. "My heart leaps up when I behold A rainbow in the sky." (Wordsworth)
Origin: OE. Lepen, leapen, AS. Hleapan to leap, jump, run; akin to OS. Ahlpan, OFries. Hlapa, D. Loopen, G. Laufen, OHG. Louffan, hlauffan, Icel. Hlaupa, Sw. Lopa, Dan. Lobe, Goth. Ushlaupan. Cf. Elope, Lope, Lapwing, Loaf to loiter.
1. The act of leaping, or the space passed by leaping; a jump; a spring; a bound. "Wickedness comes on by degrees, . . . And sudden leaps from one extreme to another are unnatural." (L'Estrange) "Changes of tone may proceed either by leaps or glides." (H. Sweet)
2. Copulation with, or coverture of, a female beast.
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