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leap vs capriole

capriole vs leap

leap and capriole both are nouns.

leap and capriole both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
leap Yes No Yes No
capriole Yes No Yes No
As nouns, capriole is a hyponym of leap; that is, capriole is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leap:
  • leap: a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
  • capriole: a playful leap or hop
Other hyponyms of leap include caper, pounce.
As verbs, capriole is a hyponym of leap; that is, capriole is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than leap:
  • leap: move forward by leaps and bounds
  • capriole: perform a capriole, of horses in dressage
leap (noun) capriole (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards (dressage) a vertical jump of a trained horse with a kick of the hind legs at the top of the jump
the distance leaped (or to be leaped) a playful leap or hop
an abrupt transition
a sudden and decisive increase
leap (verb) capriole (verb)
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another perform a capriole, in ballet
move forward by leaps and bounds perform a capriole, of horses in dressage
cause to jump or leap
jump down from an elevated point
Difference between leap and capriole

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