Leaping: meaning, definitions and examples
๐โโ๏ธ
leaping
[ หliหpษชล ]
physical action
Leaping refers to the act of jumping or springing a significant distance or height. It can involve boundless energy and agility, typically characterized by taking off from one foot and landing on another, or both feet.
Synonyms
hopping, jumping, springing, vaulting.
Examples of usage
- The athlete was leaping over the hurdles with ease.
- Children were leaping through the puddles after the rain.
- The horse was leaping gracefully over the jumps in the competition.
- She was leaping for joy when she heard the good news.
Translations
Translations of the word "leaping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น saltar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฆเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช springen
๐ฎ๐ฉ melompat
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะธะฑะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ skakaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ่ทณใถ
๐ซ๐ท sauter
๐ช๐ธ saltar
๐น๐ท zฤฑplamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูููุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ skรกkat
๐ธ๐ฐ skรกkaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ทณ่ท
๐ธ๐ฎ skoฤiti
๐ฎ๐ธ stakka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tullanmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ saltar
Etymology
The word 'leaping' originated from the Old English term 'hlฤapan', which means 'to leap or jump'. This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *hlaupลnฤ , which shares roots with other Germanic languages, such as the Dutch 'huppelen' meaning 'to jump' and the German 'hรผpfen'. Over the centuries, variations of the term evolved, leading to its current form. The concept of leaping has been prevalent in various cultures, often associated with joy, excitement, and athleticism. In literature and folklore, leaping has been symbolized as an expression of freedom and exuberance, illustrating the playful and energetic nature of the action. The use of 'leap' and 'leaping' in modern English commonly refers to both the literal action of jumping as well as metaphorical uses, such as 'leaping into a new opportunity' or 'taking a leap of faith'.