BOUNDING Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word bounding. (close relations)
Definition of BOUNDING
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leaping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards | ||||||||
jumping | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump • the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground | ||||||||
hopping | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot) • twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer • an informal dance where popular music is played verb • jump lightly • move quickly from one place to another • travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc. • traverse as if by a short airplane trip • jump across • make a jump forward or upward | ||||||||
skipping | verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj | |||||||
noun • a gait in which steps and hops alternate • a mistake resulting from neglect verb • bypass • intentionally fail to attend • jump lightly • leave suddenly • bound off one point after another • cause to skip over a surface | ||||||||
springing | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed • a natural flow of ground water • a point at which water issues forth • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • develop into a distinctive entity • spring back; spring away from an impact • develop suddenly • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly | ||||||||
boundary | nounn | |||||||
noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something • a line determining the limits of an area • the greatest possible degree of something | ||||||||
spring | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring • a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed • a natural flow of ground water • a point at which water issues forth • the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • develop into a distinctive entity • spring back; spring away from an impact • develop suddenly • produce or disclose suddenly or unexpectedly | ||||||||
bounce | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quality of a substance that is able to rebound • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards • rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts) verb • spring back; spring away from an impact • hit something so that it bounces • move up and down repeatedly • come back after being refused • leap suddenly • refuse to accept and send back • eject from the premises | ||||||||
destined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in `college-bound students' • (usually followed by `to') governed by fate | ||||||||
leap | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards • an abrupt transition • a sudden and decisive increase • the distance leaped (or to be leaped) verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • pass abruptly from one state or topic to another • jump down from an elevated point • cause to jump or leap | ||||||||
limit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the greatest possible degree of something • final or latest limiting point • as far as something can go • the boundary of a specific area • the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity • the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • restrict or confine within limits • decide upon or fix definitely | ||||||||
apprenticed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • bound by contract | ||||||||
articled | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • bound by contract | ||||||||
bandaged | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • covered or wrapped with a bandage | ||||||||
border | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a line that indicates a boundary • the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary • the boundary of a surface • a decorative recessed or relieved surface on an edge • a strip forming the outer edge of something verb • extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle • form the boundary of; be contiguous to • enclose in or as if in a frame • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
bounds | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something | ||||||||
confine | verbv | |||||||
verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • prevent from leaving or from being removed • close in • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement | ||||||||
edge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the boundary of a surface • a line determining the limits of an area • a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object • the attribute of urgency in tone of voice • a slight competitive advantage • the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something verb • advance slowly, as if by inches • provide with a border or edge • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary • provide with an edge | ||||||||
indentured | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • bound by contract | ||||||||
jump | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden and decisive increase • an abrupt transition • (film) an abrupt transition from one scene to another • a sudden involuntary movement • descent with a parachute • the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground verb • move forward by leaps and bounds • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm • make a sudden physical attack on • increase suddenly and significantly • be highly noticeable • enter eagerly into • rise in rank or status • jump down from an elevated point • run off or leave the rails • jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute • cause to jump or leap • start (a car engine whose battery is dead) by connecting it to another car's battery • bypass • pass abruptly from one state or topic to another • go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions | ||||||||