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a light springing movement upwards or forwards the distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet" an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues" pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion" a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance" move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?" cause to jump or leap; "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop" |
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