Definition

1. Noun:
   • A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards: The act of jumping or springing into the air or over a distance, typically done with energy and agility.

Usage

• The word "leaping" is used as a noun to describe the specific action or instance of making a jump. It often conveys a sense of lightness, energy, or grace.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The deer's sudden leaping carried it safely over the fence.
  • Her graceful leaping was the highlight of the ballet performance.
  • With one powerful leaping, the athlete cleared the high bar.

Advanced Usage

• "In one leaping": Used to describe an action completed in a single jump.
  • The cat crossed the stream in one leaping.

Variants and Related Words

• Leap (verb): To jump or spring a long way, to a great height, or with great force.
  • The frog will leap from the lily pad.
• Leap (noun): A forceful jump or quick movement.
  • It was a bold leap of faith.

Synonyms

• Jumping: The action of pushing oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.
• Springing: Moving or jumping suddenly or rapidly upwards or forwards.
• Bounding: Leaping or moving with long, energetic strides.

Noun

1. a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards