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to enjamb

to enjamb

9.9
To step over something with a long stride
  • verb
  • /ɛnˈdʒæm/
  • Archaic
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  • She tried to enjamb the narrow gap between the rocks with a single leap.

Examples

  • The dancer enjambed the gap gracefully.

  • He enjambs the puddle with ease.

  • The knight would enjamb the fallen log as he hurried through the forest.

  • In old tales, heroes often enjamb streams and ditches on their journeys.

  • The knight would enjamb the fallen log as he hurried through the forest.

  • In old tales, heroes often enjamb streams and ditches on their journeys.

  • She tried to enjamb the narrow gap between the rocks with a single leap.

Synonyms

to step
vsto enjamb
∞ 1.0

To move by lifting and putting down a foot when walking

is specifically a long stride to cross something rather than ordinary motion
to tread
vsto enjamb
93 3.0

To step on something with your foot, often pressing down

is about a long graceful stride, not heavy pressure or crushing
to step over
vsto enjamb
28 1.6

Move a foot or leg over something to avoid touching it

is a long stride meant to cross an obstacle in one motion

How Far

to overleap
  • Archaic
1 8.0
to vault
28 4.4
to jump
∞ 1.0
to enjamb
  • Archaic
9.9
to step over
28 1.6

Surface Forms

enjamb infinitive
enjambed past
enjambed past participle
enjambing present participle
enjambs third person singular

Morphology

enjamb = jamb (opaque) = en + jamb

The root sense 'jamb' meaning 'leg' is archaic/unfamiliar to most learners (modern 'jamb' is known as a doorpost), so the literal sense 'step over' is not derivable by a typical B1 learner.

Etymology

Enjamb comes from old French parts en- and jambe, meaning 'in' and 'leg', and so it originally meant to 'put your leg across' something. That's why to enjamb once meant to step or stride over a log, stream, or gap.