leap (
http://definr.com/leap)
n 1: a light springing movement upwards or forwards [syn:
leaping,
spring,
saltation,
bound,
bounce]
2: an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the
major leagues" [syn:
jump,
saltation]
3: a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance" [syn:
jump]
4: the distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet"
v 1: move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across
the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can
you jump over the fence?" [syn:
jump,
bound,
spring]
2: pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap
into fame"; "jump to a conclusion" [syn:
jump]
3: cause to jump or leap, as of a trained animal [syn:
jump]