Greek Meaning of leap

άλμα

Other Greek words related to άλμα

Definitions and Meaning of leap in English

Wordnet

leap (n)

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

an abrupt transition

a sudden and decisive increase

the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

Wordnet

leap (v)

move forward by leaps and bounds

pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

jump down from an elevated point

cause to jump or leap

Webster

leap (n.)

A basket.

A weel or wicker trap for fish.

The act of leaping, or the space passed by leaping; a jump; a spring; a bound.

Copulation with, or coverture of, a female beast.

A fault.

A passing from one note to another by an interval, especially by a long one, or by one including several other and intermediate intervals.

Webster

leap (v. i.)

To spring clear of the ground, with the feet; to jump; to vault; as, a man leaps over a fence, or leaps upon a horse.

To spring or move suddenly, as by a jump or by jumps; to bound; to move swiftly. Also Fig.

Webster

leap (v. t.)

To pass over by a leap or jump; as, to leap a wall, or a ditch.

To copulate with (a female beast); to cover.

To cause to leap; as, to leap a horse across a ditch.

FAQs About the word leap

άλμα

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards, an abrupt transition, a sudden and decisive increase, the distance leaped (or to be leaped), move forward

Λυκίσκος,πήδα,αναπήδηση,δεμένος,ορμάω,άνοιξη,θησαυρός,κάππαρη,άλμα,βουτιά

No antonyms found.

leany => αδύνατος, lean-to tent => στέγη, lean-to => προστεγασμένος, leant => γερμένος, leanness => κοκαλάδα,