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capriole

(n): (dressage) a vertical jump of a trained horse with a kick of the hind legs at the top of the jump

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(n): the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground

(n): a playful leap or hop

(n): a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

(v): perform a capriole, of horses in dressage

(v): move forward by leaps and bounds

(v): perform a capriole, in ballet

(v): move in a graceful and rhythmical way

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