leaping
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1.3
- noun
- /ˈliːpɪŋ/
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- Sometimes, though, when she's down in the corner like this, you'll see a little girl leaping and dancing.
I was gymnast, you know, leaping was my thing, twirling it's.
- I was gymnast, you know, leaping was my thing, twirling it's.
- OK, so a different leaping technique, right.
- And he goes on and he says yourself laughs at your ego and it's proud leapings.
Examples
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Ahead in Death's firelit hall, dancers whirled about, casting long leaping shadows on the keep's stone walls.
Fiction book (2002) -
In either way, whether with two legs or one leg, such leaping style has significant importance to the players.
Blog text (20) -
Show your courage in your leaping.
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Our mate kicks it long, but Tanner's leaping...
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With a tribe of whooping Boy Scouts in hot pursuit, they crashed through the forest in great leaping bounds.
Fiction book (1995) -
The gymnast's leaping during the competition impressed the judges.
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His leaping from one rock to another showed his agility on the mountain trail.
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The rabbit's leaping across the field was a joyful sight on that sunny day.
Synonyms
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1.0
A movement in which you push yourself off the ground into the air
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1.0
A jump through the air or a sudden strong feeling
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2.2
A light springy movement or a lively feeling in a person
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1.3
A quick jump forward or upward made with energy
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4.1
A jump over an obstacle, often using the hands or a pole for support
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4.8
A quick springing movement upwards or forwards
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9.3
A small quick jump like a child's hop
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7.7
A small quick jump someone makes when they feel playful
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1.0
To push yourself off the ground using your legs, often in a sport
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8.9
A light horse jump where the hind legs leave the ground before the front legs
A sudden energetic jump, for example over a fence
Movement in short jumps, like sand grains bouncing in wind
A small playful jump, often by a young horse or a dancer
A ballet jump where a dancer quickly crosses the legs in the air
A jump with arms and legs stretched out to the sides like an eagle
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Etymology
Leaping comes from the old English verb hleapan, which meant 'to jump or run', and it is the same idea as the simple word leap. So, leaping is the act of springing up or forward with quick power and control.