Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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leap | Yes | No | Yes | No |
vault | Yes | No | Yes | No |
leap (noun) | vault (noun) |
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a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards | the act of jumping over an obstacle |
the distance leaped (or to be leaped) | an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof |
an abrupt transition | a burial chamber (usually underground) |
a sudden and decisive increase | a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables |
leap (verb) | vault (verb) |
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pass abruptly from one state or topic to another | bound vigorously |
move forward by leaps and bounds | jump across or leap over (an obstacle) |
cause to jump or leap | |
jump down from an elevated point |