Wordie: Leap

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

(n): an abrupt transition

(n): a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another

(n): a sudden and decisive increase

(n): a change resulting in an increase

(n): the distance leaped (or to be leaped)

(n): the property created by the space between two objects or points

(v): move forward by leaps and bounds

(v): move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

(v): pass abruptly from one state or topic to another

(v): lay aside, abandon, or leave for another

(v): jump down from an elevated point

(v): move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

(v): cause to jump or leap

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8 months ago reesetee said:

And of course the leaps are precisely 2.0574 meters. ;-)

8 months ago yarb said:

The Welsh are a great race of leapers. It comes from living in valleys, you see. They're always leaping from one side to the other.

8 months ago reesetee said:

A traditional Welsh unit of distance equal to 6 feet 9 inches or 2.0574 meters.

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