to overleap
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8.0
- verb
- /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/
- Archaic
:
saltar
- The athlete was able to overleap the high bar during the competition.
Examples
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Tell me, am I justified in overleaping an obstacle of custom to attain her?
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With a great leap, the frog managed to overleap the small stream.
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He needed to overleap the fallen tree to continue his hike.
Synonyms
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1.0
To jump quickly from one place to another or make something jump
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3.3
Move across something like a river or mountain
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2.7
To skip a part or step, often by mistake
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1.0
A quick small jump often on one foot
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4.4
To jump over an obstacle, often using the hands or a pole for support
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1.6
Move a foot or leg over something to avoid touching it
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3.3
To move across a place, often above the ground
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3.1
To jump over a barrier, especially in a race
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2.2
To jump lightly from one side to the other using small jumps
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Overleap comes from the parts over- ('above' or 'across') and leap ('jump'), so imagine jumping 'over' a fence. That's why overleap means to jump across an obstacle.