Synonyms: leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bounce, bound
Definition: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
Definition: the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground
Usage: he advanced in a series of jumps; the jumping was unexpected
Synonyms: saltation, terpsichore, dance, dancing
Definition: taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Similar words: diversion, recreation
Definition: an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
Usage: scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists; for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles; drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation
Similar words: performing arts
Definition: arts or skills that require public performance
Synonyms: leap, jump, saltation
Definition: an abrupt transition
Usage: a successful leap from college to the major leagues
Similar words: transition
Definition: a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another
Synonyms: saltation
Definition: (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
Similar words: chromosomal mutation, mutation, genetic mutation
Definition: (genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism
Synonyms: saltation
Definition: (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
Similar words: natural action, natural process, action, activity
Definition: a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
Usage: the action of natural forces; volcanic activity