leap vs leaping

leap and leaping both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
leap	Yes	No	Yes	No
leaping	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, leap and leaping are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of leap include bounce, bound, saltation, spring.

leap (noun)	leaping (noun)
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards	a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
the distance leaped (or to be leaped)
an abrupt transition
a sudden and decisive increase

leap (verb)	leaping (verb)
pass abruptly from one state or topic to another
move forward by leaps and bounds
cause to jump or leap
jump down from an elevated point