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; "the trainer jumped the tiger through
        the hoop" [syn: {jump}]
     [also: {leapt}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0