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(v)
(intransitive) To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.
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(intransitive) To change the direction of motion after hitting an obstacle.
(intransitive) To move or burst forth.
(adj)
Ready to start or go (to); moving in the direction (of).
(n)
A short jump.
(intransitive) To move by hopping on alternate feet.
(intransitive) To walk with long steps.
An advance or movement made from one foot to the other; a pace.
A sudden strong rise or flow.
(intransitive) To ascend; rise; to go up.
(by extension) An upward trend or an increase in activity.
A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
A light blow or jolting collision.
(intransitive) To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.
(transitive) To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride.
An upward turn or trend, especially in business activity or profit.
(intransitive) To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
The carrying out of a task; the time required to carry it out.
To make a loud, hollow, resonant sound.
(intransitive) To produce an air current.
(transitive) To pass beyond the limits of something.
(intransitive) To dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself.
Alternative spelling of shakeup. [A vigorous reorganization, especially of the personnel or procedures of an organization.]
Movement or advancement through a series of events, or points in time; development through time.
(intransitive) To swim under water.
(intransitive) (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten.
To help the progress of (something); to further.
(intransitive) To burn or shine unsteadily, or with a wavering light.
Characterized by major progress or overcoming some obstacle.
(athletics, equestrianism) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
The (typically sharp-edged) part of a knife, sword, razor, or other tool with which it cuts.
An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.
Light in color.
The act of performing a jump.
A set of decorative looped fastener on a garment, especially on a military uniform.
(transitive) To sprinkle or rub with pounce powder.
Very large.
A movement to do something, a beginning.
An arched masonry structure supporting and forming a ceiling, whether freestanding or forming part of a larger building.
A launch or ascent into the air or into flight, such as of an aircraft, rocket, bird, high-jumper etc.
A symbol or annotation.
Of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity.
(adv)
Negates the meaning of the modified verb.
A geometrical figure consisting of two straight lines or bars intersecting each other such that at least one of them is bisected by the other.
A paragraph or section of text or music with particular meaning.
Any alteration or change.
(countable) An instance of a certain standardized college admissions test in the United States, originally called the American College Test.
A census-designated place in Texas.
(fashion) A bodice worn instead of stays by women in the 18th century.
(intransitive) To fly high with little effort, like a bird.
(skiing) Aerial skiing.
(gymnastics) A somersault.
(transitive) To send out; to start (someone) on a mission or project; to give a start to (something); to put in operation
An exercise performed by stepping forward one leg while kneeling with the other leg, then returning to a standing position.
(intransitive) To move about playfully; to frolic.
(colloquial, figuratively) To strut about in a showy manner.
A prank or practical joke.
A device or weapon for throwing or launching large objects.
(intransitive) To leap up; spring up.
An easy pace with long strides.
Synonym of jump at.
Alternative form of jump for joy. [(idiomatic) To exult, rejoice, or feel elation.]
(literary) Contraction of overleap [(transitive) To leap over, to jump over, to cross by jumping.]
A parachute jump from a fixed point rather than from an aircraft; typically from a tall building, high bridge or rock formation.
(intransitive) To leap or dance.
A sally; flight; escape.
(ambitransitive, UK dialectal) To leap upon; cover.
(transitive) To leap over, to jump over, to cross by jumping.
to begin doing something or become active suddenly and very quickly.
A sequence of rhythmic steps or movements usually performed to music, for pleasure or as a form of social interaction.
(Cumbria, Northumbria) To leap.
(Scotland) A bound or spring; a leap.
A large, landlocked stretch of water or similar liquid.
(transitive) To jump over.
(intransitive, slang) To happen; to occur.
An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.
To join in on an activity quickly.
To move from one position to a higher position by one jump.
Alternative form of jump through hoops. [(idiomatic) To put forth great effort to meet requirements, usually arbitrary, set by someone.]
(idiomatic) To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.
(transitive) To jump better than; particularly higher than, or further than.
(idiomatic) To emerge suddenly.
(colloquial) To get lost; to scram.
To begin.
(idiomatic) To appear suddenly in one's thoughts.
(intransitive) To take part in showjumping.