| noun | a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards |
| verb | move forward by leaps and bounds “The horse bounded across the meadow” |
| verb | pass abruptly from one state or topic to another “leap into fame” |
| verb | jump down from an elevated point “the parachutist didn't want to jump” |
| verb | cause to jump or leap “the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop” |
| leap | verb | cause to jump or leap |
| spring | verb | spring back; spring away from an impact |
| saltate | verb | leap or skip, often in dancing |
| bound | verb | move forward by leaps and bounds |
| jump | noun | the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground |
| jumping | noun | the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground |
| leap | noun | the distance leaped (or to be leaped) |
| leaper | noun | someone who bounds or leaps (as in competition) |
| bounder | noun | someone who bounds or leaps (as in competition) |
| bound | noun | a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards |
| spring | noun | a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards |