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
  • (n) an abrupt transition
    • a successful leap from college to the major leagues
    jump, leap,
  • (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,

Synonyms

jump leap dancing terpsichore dance leaping bounce bound spring

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