leaping vs leap

leaping and leap both are nouns.

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

As nouns, leaping and leap are synonyms defined as:

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

leaping (noun)	leap (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

leaping (verb)	leap (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