saltation
Nouns
- (n) (geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
- (n) (genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
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(n) an abrupt transition
- a successful leap from college to the major leagues
- (n) taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music dancing, terpsichore, dance,
- (n) a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards leap, leaping, bounce, bound, spring,