JUMPING Synonyms
There are 60 hypernyms of the word jumping. (close relations)
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| bouncing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) adjective satellite • vigorously healthy • marked by lively action | ||||||
| hurdling | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a footrace in which contestants must negotiate a series of hurdles | ||||||
| launching | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time • the act of beginning something new • the act of propelling with force | ||||||
| leaping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards | ||||||
| lunge | verbv | |||||
noun • the act of moving forward suddenly • (fencing) an attacking thrust made with one foot forward and the back leg straight and with the sword arm outstretched forward verb • make a thrusting forward movement | ||||||
| propelling | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • tending to or capable of propelling | ||||||
| vaulting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • (architecture) a vaulted structure • a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down adjective satellite • revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights | ||||||
| bobbing | verbv | |||||
noun • a former monetary unit in Great Britain • a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around • a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism • a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string • a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line • a short or shortened tail of certain animals • a short abrupt inclination (as of the head) verb • move up and down repeatedly in a quick, short movement • ride a bobsled • remove or shorten the tail of an animal • make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect • cut hair in the style of a bob | ||||||
| bounding | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective • confined by bonds • held with another element, substance or material in chemical or physical union • secured with a cover or binding; often used as a combining form noun • a line determining the limits of an area • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • the greatest possible degree of something • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards adjective satellite • (usually followed by `to') governed by fate • covered or wrapped with a bandage • headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students' • bound by an oath • bound by contract • confined in the bowels verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • spring back; spring away from an impact | ||||||
| capering | verbv | |||||
noun • any of numerous plants of the genus Capparis • pickled flower buds used as a pungent relish in various dishes and sauces • a crime (especially a robbery) • a playful leap or hop • gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement • a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement verb • jump about playfully | ||||||
| frolicking | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • To make merry; to have fun; to romp; to behave playfully and uninhibitedly. • To cause to be merry. noun • The act of one who frolics. | ||||||
| gamboling | verbv | |||||
verb • To move about playfully; to frolic. • To do a forward roll. noun • The act of one who gambols. | ||||||
| hopping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot) • twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer • an informal dance where popular music is played verb • jump lightly • move quickly from one place to another • travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc. • traverse as if by a short airplane trip • jump across • make a jump forward or upward | ||||||
| pouncing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of pouncing verb • move down on as if in an attack | ||||||
| skipping | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||
noun • a gait in which steps and hops alternate • a mistake resulting from neglect verb • bypass • intentionally fail to attend • jump lightly • leave suddenly • bound off one point after another • cause to skip over a surface | ||||||
| springing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed • a natural flow of ground water • a point at which water issues forth • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • develop into a distinctive entity • spring back; spring away from an impact • develop suddenly • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly | ||||||
| upspringing | nounn | |||||
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| leap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards • an abrupt transition • a sudden and decisive increase • the distance leaped (or to be leaped) verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • pass abruptly from one state or topic to another • jump down from an elevated point • cause to jump or leap | ||||||
| skip | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a gait in which steps and hops alternate • a mistake resulting from neglect verb • bypass • intentionally fail to attend • jump lightly • leave suddenly • bound off one point after another • cause to skip over a surface | ||||||
| spring | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed • a natural flow of ground water • a point at which water issues forth • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • develop into a distinctive entity • spring back; spring away from an impact • develop suddenly • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly | ||||||
